Anoka, MN

Anoka, Minnesota

Anoka, Minnesota is 7 miles NW of Coon Rapids, Minnesota (center to center) and 16 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Anoka county. The city is part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area. The population of Anoka is 18,076.

The People and Families of Anoka

In Anoka, about 47% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Anoka.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Anoka had a median family income of $55,311.

Political Inclinations

Among Anoka political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,100. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Anoka Housing

Of the housing in Anoka, approximately 56% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Anoka, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Anoka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 16%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 18%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Anoka, MN

Comparing Anoka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Anoka Almanac

Anoka Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Anoka Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Anoka, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Anoka High Schools (2004)

ANOKA SR.
3939 N. 7TH AVE.
763-506-6200
Serves 2,502 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

TRANSITION PLUS
403 JACKSON ST.
763-506-7600
A Special Education School
Serves 231 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11

CROSSROADS ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
1313 COON RAPIDS BLVD. N.W.
763-506-7400
A Non-traditional School
Serves 213 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

PACT CHARTER SEC.
2665 4TH AVE N.
763-421-8475
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 164 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

BRIDGES
13735 ROUND LAKE BLVD. N.W.
763-506-7500
A Special Education School
Serves 53 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 5.9

S.T.E.P.
1353 W. HWY 10
763-433-4000
A Vocational School
Serves 1 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 0.1

Anoka Colleges

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Anoka Technical College

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