Anoka
City in Anoka County, Minnesota
Anoka is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, with 17,921 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Champlin, 2.9 miles S.
- 17,921residents (2020 Census)
- 879 ftelevation · 268 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.3 km²
- 2,688 / sq mipopulation density
- 55316ZIP code
About Anoka
Anoka ( ə-NOH-kə) is a city in and the county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 17,921 at the 2020 census. Anoka is a northern suburb of the Twin Cities, at the confluence of the Rum and Mississippi Rivers. It is nicknamed the "Halloween Capital of the World" because in 1920 it hosted one of the first Halloween parades. It continues to celebrate the holiday each year with several parades. U.S. Highways 10 / 169 and State Highway 47 are three of Anoka's main routes, and it had a station on the Northstar Line to Minneapolis.
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Living in Anoka
- Median household income
- $75,948
- Median home value
- $308,700
- Median rent
- $1,269/mo
- Median age
- 40.6
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Anoka had 17,921 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,921 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,688 per sq mi (1,038 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Anoka at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Anoka County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,921 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.67 sq mi (17.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.2144° N, 93.3916° W |
| ZIP code | 55316 |
| Official website | anokaminnesota.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2701720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Anoka
- Champlin2.9 mi S
- Andover3.7 mi NE
- Dayton4.3 mi SW
- Ramsey4.3 mi NW
- Coon Rapids4.7 mi SE
- Osseo6.7 mi S
- Brooklyn Park7.4 mi S
- Maple Grove7.5 mi SW
- Nowthen9.1 mi N
- Rogers9.2 mi W
- Blaine9.5 mi E
- Oak Grove9.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Anoka
What county is Anoka in?
Anoka is in Anoka County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Anoka, MN?
17,921 people lived in Anoka at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Anoka, MN?
The ZIP code of Anoka is 55316.
What is the elevation of Anoka?
879 feet (268 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Anoka?
Champlin (2.9 mi), Andover (3.7 mi), Dayton (4.3 mi), Ramsey (4.3 mi), Coon Rapids (4.7 mi).
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