The Town FilesAnoka County, Minnesota
370,349 people. The median home is worth $346,500 (typical Minnesota town: $301,800) and the median household earns $101,869.
Towns in Anoka County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine | 70,222 | $352,400 | $106,801 | 37.5 |
| Coon Rapids | 63,599 | $305,800 | $88,251 | 39.0 |
| Andover | 32,601 | $410,200 | $137,593 | 39.6 |
| Fridley | 29,590 | $302,900 | $77,680 | 34.7 |
| Ramsey | 27,646 | $359,600 | $116,415 | 36.9 |
| Columbia Heights | 21,973 | $277,600 | $73,691 | 36.8 |
| Lino Lakes | 21,399 | $407,200 | $127,181 | 41.5 |
| Anoka | 17,921 | $308,700 | $75,948 | 40.6 |
| Ham Lake | 16,464 | $442,500 | $120,135 | 43.8 |
| East Bethel | 11,786 | $363,900 | $110,000 | 40.9 |
| Oak Grove | 8,929 | $423,300 | $117,696 | 44.5 |
| St. Francis | 8,142 | $327,600 | $111,198 | 35.2 |
| Spring Lake Park | 7,188 | $290,100 | $90,753 | 39.7 |
| Linwood | 5,334 | $380,100 | $115,972 | 44.3 |
| Circle Pines | 5,025 | $293,600 | $101,800 | 38.4 |
| Nowthen | 4,536 | $460,000 | $160,417 | 40.3 |
| Columbus | 4,159 | $460,200 | $123,194 | 44.9 |
| Centerville | 3,896 | $376,900 | $122,541 | 40.5 |
People and housing
| Anoka County | Typical Minnesota town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $346,500 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,464 | $991 |
| Median household income | $101,869 | $87,375 |
| Median age | 38.8 | 42.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.2% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 6.9% |
Jobs and pay
133,130 jobs in 2024, average pay $65,235 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 615 storm events in Anoka County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Anoka County has been included in 13 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1990: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| October 20, 2000 | Fire | FM-2345: Mn - Carlos Edge Fire Complex - 10/19/2000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).