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Blaine, Minnesota, in Anoka county, is 3 miles NE of Coon Rapids, Minnesota (center to center) and 12 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Blaine has a population of 44,942.
In Blaine, about 61% of adults are married. Blaine is considered a city for married couples and families.
Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Blaine had a median family income of $63,831. Blaine is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Blaine finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Blaine ($4,950). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 91% of housing units in Blaine are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.
In Blaine, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Blaine strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Blaine to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Blaine colleges • Blaine travel • Blaine mortgages and property.
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