Population381,605 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
Where Two Rivers Shape A Town
Anoka County, MinnesotaThe meeting of the Rum and Mississippi rivers gives Anoka County’s namesake city a memorable setting. Anoka’s history connects logging, sawmills and county government, offering a specific starting point for understanding how waterways and public institutions helped shape this part of the Twin Cities region. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 381,605 residents in Anoka County, Minnesota, on July 1, 2025.
Anoka County at a Glance
Population381,605 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
County SeatAnoka
Largest MunicipalityLitchfield
Established1857
ZIP Codes12
Total Area, Including Water446.073 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography)
Major RoutesI-55 - IL-16 - IL-127
Area Codes217
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Anoka's early growth was connected to the Rum and Mississippi rivers, with logging activity in the 1840s and a sawmill established in 1853. The city became the county seat in 1857. Its courthouse history adds a later chapter: an 1878 courthouse served the community before demolition in 1960 and replacement by a government center. The sequence shows how a river-based settlement developed into a civic center whose buildings changed as county needs evolved.
Begin with the river confluence to understand Anoka's physical setting, then connect that landscape to the city's civic history. The county historical society provides context for the courthouse changes and the community's development. A walk informed by those stories can make ordinary streets more meaningful. For a wider county outing, use the namesake city as a reference point while checking the location and current information for each additional destination.
What Shapes Us
Place And Character
Anoka's history connects logging, sawmills and county government, offering a specific starting point for understanding how waterways and public institutions helped shape this part of the Twin Cities region.
The Local Story
Anoka's early growth was connected to the Rum and Mississippi rivers, with logging activity in the 1840s and a sawmill established in 1853.
Explore The County
Begin with the river confluence to understand Anoka's physical setting, then connect that landscape to the city's civic history. The county historical society provides context for the courthouse changes and the community's development.
At the meeting of rivers, local stories begin.
A Closer Look
Anoka County
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Government
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Andover Elementary – Elementary; grades KG-05. 14950 HANSON BLVD NW, ANDOVER, MN 55304. 763-506-1700.
Bultum Academy – Elementary; grades PK-08. 1555 40TH AVE NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421. 763-450-3522.
Centerville Elementary – Elementary; grades KG-05. 1721 WESTVIEW STREET, CENTERVILLE, MN 55038. 763-792-5800.
Highland Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-05. 1500 49TH AVE NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421. 763-528-4405.
Davinci Academy – Elementary; grades KG-08. 532 BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD NE, HAM LAKE, MN 55304. 763-754-6577.
Columbus Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-06. 17345 NOTRE DAME ST, FOREST LAKE, MN 55025. 651-982-8900.
Hayes Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-04. 615 MISSISSIPPI ST NE, FRIDLEY, MN 55432. 763-502-5200.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Mercy Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. 762-236-6000.
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center – Psychiatric. 3301 7Th Ave North, Anoka, MN 55303. 651-431-5003.
Public Safety Resources
Montgomery County Administration
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(217) 532-9530
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County Treasurer
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(217) 532-9525
Building & Zoning Department
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(217) 532-3941
Health Department
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(217) 532-5541
County Extension Office
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Emergency Services Resources
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Health Department
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County Extension Office
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State Parks Resources
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Trails Resources
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Utilities Resources
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Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Blaine: Northtown Library – 711 County Rd 10 Ne, Blaine, MN 55434. 763-324-1510.
Columbia Heights Public Library – 3939 Central Avenue Ne, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. 763-706-3690.
Anoka: Rum River – 4201 6Th Ave Nw, Anoka, MN 55303. 763-324-1520.
Circle Pines: Centennial Branch Library – 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines, MN 55014. 763-324-1540.
Coon Rapids: Crooked Lake Branch Library – 11440 Crooked Lake Blvd Nw, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. 763-324-1530.
Fridley: Mississippi Branch Library – 410 Mississippi St Ne, Fridley, MN 55432. 763-324-1560.
Ham Lake: North Central Branch Library – 17565 Central Ave Ne, Ham Lake, MN 55304. 763-324-1570.
Courts Resources
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Health Department
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County Extension Office
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DMV
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County Clerk's Office
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(217) 532-9531
County Treasurer
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(217) 532-9525
Building & Zoning Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and property information.
(217) 532-3941
Health Department
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Postal Services
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USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
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Veterans
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VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
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Employment
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USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
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381,605 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
446.073 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
Start with Board of Commissioners Public Comment Period, linked from the government source used for this county. Check that page for current details before visiting or submitting a request.
Start with these official Minnesota resources: Locations; Disability parking certificates; Renew my tabs. Choose the page for the service you need, then check its office or online instructions before making a trip. These links cover state services; they do not establish that every transaction is available at a county office.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
The VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative for benefit claims. Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointing them. For education benefits, use the GI Bill application guidance. These are national VA services available to eligible local residents, rather than a listing of county offices.
Search USAJOBS for federal positions and the Apprenticeship Finder for apprenticeship opportunities, using location filters to narrow the results. USAGov job-training guidance points to training programs and state resources. Check each listing for current availability, eligibility and application instructions; a search result does not guarantee an opening in the county.
Anoka’s early growth was connected to the Rum and Mississippi rivers, with logging activity in the 1840s and a sawmill established in 1853. The city became the county seat in 1857. Its courthouse history adds a later chapter: an 1878 courthouse served the community before demolition in 1960 and replacement by a government center. The sequence shows how a river-based settlement developed into a civic center whose buildings changed as county needs evolved.
Begin with the river confluence to understand Anoka’s physical setting, then connect that landscape to the city’s civic history. The county historical society provides context for the courthouse changes and the community’s development. A walk informed by those stories can make ordinary streets more meaningful. For a wider county outing, use the namesake city as a reference point while checking the location and current information for each additional destination.
The 2020 Census geography figures record 421.964 square miles of land and 24.109 square miles of water in Anoka County. The county’s total area includes both. These are geographic measurements for that Census vintage, not a measurement of current water levels or public recreation access.
In the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate series, Anoka County had an estimated 364,474 residents on July 1, 2020, and 381,605 on July 1, 2025. Over that interval, the estimated population increased by 17,131 residents, or about 4.7%. Both figures come from the same estimate vintage, which revises earlier years for a consistent comparison.
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County Photo Credits
- Anoka-Champlin Mississippi River Bridge — McGhiever. CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized by Wikimedia; otherwise unmodified.
- AnokaCntyCourthouse — 123dieinafire (talk). Public domain. Resized by Wikimedia; otherwise unmodified.
- Anoka Post Office — McGhiever. CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized by Wikimedia; otherwise unmodified.
- Banfill Tavern — McGhiever. CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized by Wikimedia; otherwise unmodified.
- Carlos Avery Game Farm Barn — McGhiever. CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized by Wikimedia; otherwise unmodified.
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