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Coon Rapids, MN


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Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Coon Rapids, Minnesota, in Anoka county, is 9 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is located in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Coon Rapids has a population of 61,607.

The People and Families of Coon Rapids

In Coon Rapids, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coon Rapids had a median family income of $62,260. People in Coon Rapids generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Coon Rapids gave more campaign money ($10,225) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Coon Rapids Housing

Owners occupy 80% of the housing units in Coon Rapids. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low.

Commuting

In Coon Rapids, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%Coon Rapids Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 17%Coon Rapids Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 19%Coon Rapids Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Coon Rapids, MN

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men68
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens22
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home63
Short Commute Times42
Walking and Biking to Work15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents41
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime84
Low Property Crime42

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