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Andover, MN

Andover is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 32,601 at the 2020 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.83 square miles (90.21 km2), of which 33.88 square miles (87.75 km2) is land and 0.95 square miles (2.46 km2) is water. County Roads 9, 18, 78, and 116 are the main routes in the community. U.S. Highway 10 is nearby. Crooked Lake is the only fully recreational lake in Andover. It is on the southern border of the city with the majority of the lake in neighboring Coon Rapids.

Andover first organized in 1857 as Round Lake Township. In 1860 after an Anoka, Minnesota speech by U.S. Representative Galusha Aaron Grow from Pennsylvania who was an abolitionist and a major figure in the Homestead Act, the town's name was changed to Grow Township. Ham Lake Township split from Andover, known as Grow Township at the time, in 1871. Once a stop on the Great Northern Railway, Andover was established as a city in 1976. A popular myth surrounding the origins of the name "Andover" describes a train tipping off the railroad tracks, and an eyewitness describing that the train "went over and over", however, this proves to be false because an Anoka County Union Newspaper article first mentions the name in an articled dated March 14, 1899, before any railroad tracks went through the city. The article described the Great Northern Railway announcing the names of new stations being located throughout the area, including a station named "Andover Station". The origin of the name of the station is unknown.

As of the census of 2010, there were 30,598 people, 9,811 households, and 8,357 families living in the city. The population density was 903.1 inhabitants per square mile (348.7/km2). There were 10,091 housing units at an average density of 297.8 per square mile (115.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.2% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0%.

Andover emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Andover Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Snap Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and LOCOFIT Studio. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Andover, such as the Kelsey Round Lake and Bunker Hills Regional Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Andover, MN include Bunker Beach Water Park, SeaQuest Roseville, and Oliver Kelley Farm.

Population: 32,601 (2020). Elevation: 910 feet (277 m). Area: 34.83 sq mi (90.21 km2). ZIP Code: 55304. Area code: 763. 

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Is Andover, MN a good place to live?

Living in Andover offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Andover, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Andover and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Andover are above average.

What are the demographics of Andover, MN?

Andover, MN is home to a population of 32.5k people, of which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.55% of Andover, MN residents were born outside of the country (1.48k people). In 2021, there were 26.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.6k people) in Andover, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.09k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 960 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is it expensive to live in Andover, MN?

Andover, Minnesota's cost of living is 9% higher than the national average. Andover's housing expenses are 7% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 0% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 4% higher than the national average.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Andover

Andover Parks and Recreation Department

Snap Fitness 

Anytime Fitness 

LOCOFIT Studio

Kelsey Round Lake 

Bunker Hills Regional Park

Bunker Beach Water Park

SeaQuest Roseville

Oliver Kelley Farm

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DataUSA

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