Living in Anoka, MN
Anoka SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
7
Safety
7
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
7
Anoka, MN Crime Report
420
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,389.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-6.95%
Below National Average
Below National Average
Anoka, MN Cost Of Living
102
Anoka's Overall Cost Of Living
Anoka's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
Anoka, Minnesota Info Snack
Anoka (/nok/ -NOH-k) is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota. The population was 17,142 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat. Anoka calls itself the "Halloween Capital of the World", because it hosted one of the first Halloween parades in 1920. It continues to celebrate the holiday each year with several parades. Anoka is a northern suburb of the Twin Cities.
Population
17,419
Unemployment
5.2%
Poverty
11.2%
Median Home
$189,600
Median Income
$54,171
Median Rent
$925
Anoka, MN Photos
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Anoka in Minnesota
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Map Of Anoka, MN
Population over time in Anoka
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 17,419 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 17,374 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 17,325 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 17,244 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 17,202 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 17,218 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 17,250 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 17,357 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 17,449 | - |
| Crime/100k | Anoka | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 153.6 | 220.4 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 0.0 | 1.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 17.1 | 52.5 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 79.7 | 122.2 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 2236.3 | 1993.8 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 239.0 | 288.4 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1855.0 | 1524.8 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 142.3 | 180.5 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Anoka
| Race | Anoka | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.1% | 80.3% | 61.1% |
| African American | 6.7% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 4.7% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 5.3% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Anoka, Minnesota
| Income | Anoka | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.6% | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 8.2% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.6% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.3% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.6% | 17.2% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.9% | 7.1% | 7.0% |
Gender in Anoka
| Gender | Anoka | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Anoka for adults over 25
| Education | Anoka | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
