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| Anoka (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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| Population | 13,298 | 15,634 | 17,192 | 18,076 | 17,142 | -934 | -5.17 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 5.10 | 6.82 | 6.61 | 6.67 | 6.70 | +0.03 | -0.45 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 2,607.45 | 2,292.38 | 2,600.91 | 2,709.03 | 2,558.51 | -150.79 | -5.57 |
| Housing Units | 3,909 | 5,520 | 6,799 | 7,398 | 7,493 | +95 | +1.28 |
| Households | -- | 5,382 | 6,394 | 7,262 | 7,060 | -202 | -2.78 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.78 | 2.57 | 2.38 | 2.34 | -0.04 | -1.68 |
Anoka is a city in and the county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota. Anoka lies at the confluence of the Rum and Mississippi Rivers, about 20 miles (30 km) northwest of Minneapolis. U.S. Highways 10 / 169 and State Highway 47 are three of the main routes, and a station on the Northstar Commuter Rail line to downtown Minneapolis is located in the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.21 square miles (18.67 km2), of which, 6.70 square miles (17.35 km2) is land and 0.51 square miles (1.32 km2) is water. Adjacent communities include Dayton, Ramsey, Andover, Coon Rapids, and Champlin. The elevation is 879 feet (268 m).
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As of the census of 2010, there were 17,142 people, 7,060 households, and 4,202 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,558.5 inhabitants per square mile (987.8/km2). There were 7,493 housing units at an average density of 1,118.4 per square mile (431.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.0% White, 4.7% African American, 1.0% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 1.6% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
There were 7,060 households of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.95.
The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
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The site which is now Anoka was first settled by immigrants in 1844. By the mid-1850s, a town had grown, including a school, store, and flour mill. The city was formally incorporated in 1878. The name Anoka was derived from two Indian words. The native Dakota used A-NO-KA-TAN-HAN, meaning "on both sides", or "from both sides", referring to its location on the banks of the Rum River. The native Ojibwa used ON-O-KAY, meaning "working waters".
Anoka makes a strong claim for providing the first volunteers to the Union Army during the Civil War, noted by a small historical plaque standing at the corner of West Main Street and Park Street. Alexander Ramsey, Minnesota's governor in 1861, was in Washington, D.C. when Fort Sumter was fired upon. He immediately offered a regiment to the War Department, and telegraphed former governor Willis Gorman and Lieutenant Governor Ignatius L. Donnelly that same morning. Gorman, attending a district court session in Anoka, received the note by messenger from St. Paul and called a court recess, asking for volunteers. Aaron Greenwald, who has an "island" named after him on Lake George, and five others stepped forward; Greenwald was the first to sign. He died July 2, 1863, during the 1st Minnesota Regiment's famous charge at Gettysburg.
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 Jackson Street, Anoka Minnesota, 1909 LakesnWoods.com Postcard and Postcard Image Collection - click to enlarge Visit The Anoka Photo Gallery for more recent and historic area photos |
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Anoka City Hall 2015 First Avenue Anoka MN 55303
Phone: (763) 576-2700
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| Mayor | 12/31/2022 |
Phil Rice 1503 2nd Avenue S Anoka MN 55303 |
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(763) 422-8710 (612) 702-8442 |
| City Manager | appointed |
Greg Lee 2015 First Avenue Anoka MN 55303 |
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(763) 576-2781 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 |
Elizabeth Barnett |
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(612) 718-8433 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 |
Erik Skogquist |
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(763) 576-9219 (763) 464-9703 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 |
Jeff Weaver
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(763) 421-5522 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 |
Brian Wesp
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(763) 576-2718 (763) 350-6445 |
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US Post Office 2168 7th Avenue Anoka, MN 55303-1713 Phone: (763) 421-1115 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Fax: (763) 421-3940
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| Utility Type | Utility Name | Utility Phone |
| Electricity | Anoka Municipal Utility | (763) 576-2700 |
| Electricity | Connexus Energy | (763) 323-2650 |
| Natural Gas | CenterPoint Energy | (612) 372-4727 |
| Wastewater | Metropolitan Council Environmental Svc | (612) 222-6423 |
| Water | Anoka Municipal Utility | (763) 576-2700 |
| Telephone | CenturyLink Communications | (800) 244-1000 |
| Cable TV | Comcast | (651) 222-3333 |
| Employer | Products/Services | Employees |
| Anoka, County of | Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support | 1,800 |
| Anoka Hennepin School District #11 | Elementary & Secondary Schools | 1,500 |
| Hoffman Engineering Co | Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 1,000 |
| Federal Cartridge Co | Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 925 |
| Anoka Technical College | Colleges, Universities, & Professional Schools | 366 |
| Mate Precision Tooling | Machine Shops;Turned Prod.;& Screw,Nut & Bolt Mfg. | 320 |
| Rural Community Insurance Svcs | Insurance Carriers | 274 |
| Firestone Metals, Inc. | Architectural & Structural Metals Manufacturing | 240 |
| Anoka, City of | Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support | 205 |
| DecoPac, Inc. | Confectionery Merch. Whole. | 199 |
| Copper Sales | Metal & Mineral (exc.Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers | 170 |
| Lakeland Tool & Engineering | Resin, Synth. Rubber & Art. Synth. Fibers & Fil. Mfg. | 150 |
| Pioneer Packaging | Printing & Related Support Activities | 116 |
| Juno, Inc. | Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 76 |
| Central Power Distributors, Inc. | Machinery, Equipment, & Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 60 |
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| Anoka Nature Preserve 4301 Parkview Lane Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (763)
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Anoka Aquatic Center 1551 7th Avenue N Anoka MN 55303
Phone: (763) 421-7730 |
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Green Haven Golf Course
2800 Greenhaven Road
Phone: (763) 576-2970 |
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Anoka Hennepin Schools Independent School District #11 2727 N Ferry Street Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: (763) 506-1000
The Anoka-Hennepin School District serves approximately 40,000 students and 248,000 residents living in 13 suburban communities north of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The largest school district in Minnesota, Anoka-Hennepin operates 24 elementary schools, six middle schools (grades six through eight), five high schools, and alternative middle and high school programs.
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Anoka High School 3939 7th Avenue N Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: (763) 506-6200
Students: 2,349
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Anoka Middle School for the
Arts 1523 5th Avenue S Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: (763) 506-5000
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Franklin Elementary School 215 W Main Street Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: (763) 506-2600 Fax: (763) 506-2603 Grades: K-5 Students: 380
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Lincoln Elementary School
for the Arts 540 South Street Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: (763) 506-3100 Fax: (763) 506-3103 Grades: K-5 Students: 480
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Wilson Elementary School 1025 Sunny Lane Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: (763) 506-4700 Fax: (763) 506-4703 Grades: K-5 Students: 625
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St. Stephen's Catholic
School 506 Jackson Street Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: (763) 421-3236 Fax: (763) 712-7433 Grades: n/a Students: n/a
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Advent Lutheran
Church - ELCA 540 E River Road Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (763) 421-8990 Pastor: Robert Linstrand Sunday Service: 9:15 am
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Covenant Church 752 Grant Street Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (763) 421-5194 Pastor: Steve Thompson Sunday Service: 10:00 am
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| Baha'i Faith 1709 West Lane Anoka MN 55303 Phone: n/a Pastor: n/a Sunday Service: n/a
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| Church of God of Prophecy 1033 Jefferson Street Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (763) 421-7756 Pastor: n/a Sunday Service: n/a
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| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints 2742 Yellowstone Boulevard Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (763) 421-6740 Pastor: n/a Sunday Service: n/a
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Eagle Brook Church 1100 US Highway 10 Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (651) 429-9227 Pastor: Jeff Dodge Sunday Service: 9:00 am and 11:00 am
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| First Baptist Church 1235 Park Street Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (763) 421-5808 Pastor: Abe Cardosa Sunday Service: 10:30 am and 6:00 pm
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| First Congregational United Church of
Christ 1925 3rd Avenue S Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (763) 421-3375 Pastor: Rev. Chris McArdle Sunday Service: 8:30 am and 10:30 am (9:30 am June - August)
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| Grace Life Church 822 W Main Street Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (763) 422-1482 Pastor: n/a Sunday Service: 10:30 am
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| Mount Olive Lutheran Church 700 Western Street Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (763) 421-3223 Pastor: Rev. Jon Haakana Sunday Service: 8:00 a,. 9:30 am and 10:30 am
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| Ramsey Cornerstone Church 2665 4th Avenue N Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (763) 427-0147 Pastor: n/a Sunday Service: n/a
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Restoration Church 503 Polk Street Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (763) 421-8124 Pastor: Randy Gamer Sunday Service: 10:00 am
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| St. Stephens
Catholic Church 525 Jackson Street Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (763) 421-2471 Pastor: Fr. Bennet Tran Sunday Mass: 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm (Spanish) and 6:00 pm
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| Solid Rock Free Lutheran Church
- AFLC 737 Bob Ehlen Drive Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (763) 433-8610 Pastor: Paul Kneeland Sunday Service: 10:30 am
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| Trinity Episcopal Church 1415 6th Avenue S Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (763) 421-1196 Pastor: Sunday Service: 9:30 am
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| United Methodist Church of Anoka 850 South Street Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (763) Pastor: Sunday Service:
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| Zion Lutheran Church 1601 4th Avenue S Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (763) Pastor: Sunday Service:
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Anoka County Union Herald 4095 Coon Rapids Blvd. Coon Rapids, MN 55421 Phone: (763) 412-2400
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Total Country Bob FM 14443 Armstrong Boulevard Anoka MN 55303 Phone: (763)
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