Andover, Minnesota facts for kids
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Andover
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Andover City Hall, October 2023
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Location of the city of Andover
within Anoka County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Anoka |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Incorporated (village) | 1972 |
| Incorporated (city) | November 12, 1972 |
| Area | |
| • City | 34.83 sq mi (90.21 km2) |
| • Land | 33.87 sq mi (87.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) 2.72% |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 32,601 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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32,928 |
| • Density | 962.48/sq mi (371.62/km2) |
| • Metro | 3,693,729 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55304
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| Area code(s) | 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-01486 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393954 |
Andover is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. It's a growing community with a population of 32,601 people, according to the 2020 census.
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Andover's Location and Natural Features
Andover covers an area of about 34.83 square miles (90.21 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Main Roads and Transportation
Several important roads help people get around Andover. These include County Roads 9, 18, 78, and 116. U.S. Highway 10 is also very close by.
Crooked Lake: A Local Gem
Crooked Lake is the only lake in Andover where people can enjoy fun activities like boating and swimming. Most of the lake is actually in the neighboring city of Coon Rapids.
Andover's Past: A Look at History
Andover has an interesting history, starting way back in 1857.
From Round Lake to Grow Township
When Andover was first organized in 1857, it was called Round Lake Township. A few years later, in 1860, its name changed to Grow Township. This change happened after a speech by Galusha A. Grow, a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania. He was famous for being against slavery and for helping create the Homestead Act, which gave land to settlers.
A New City is Born
In 1871, a part of Grow Township separated to form Ham Lake Township. Andover, which was once a stop on the Great Northern Railway, officially became a city in 1976.
The Mystery of the Name "Andover"
There's a fun story about how Andover got its name. Some people say a train once fell off the tracks and an eyewitness said it "went over and over." However, this story isn't true! An old newspaper article from 1899 mentions the name "Andover Station" even before any train tracks were built through the city. The real reason for the name "Andover" for the train station is still a mystery.
Andover's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 330 | — | |
| 1870 | 396 | 20.0% | |
| 1880 | 419 | 5.8% | |
| 1890 | 485 | 15.8% | |
| 1900 | 721 | 48.7% | |
| 1910 | 614 | −14.8% | |
| 1920 | 626 | 2.0% | |
| 1930 | 508 | −18.8% | |
| 1940 | 656 | 29.1% | |
| 1950 | 757 | 15.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,402 | 85.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,830 | 173.2% | |
| 1980 | 9,387 | 145.1% | |
| 1990 | 15,216 | 62.1% | |
| 2000 | 26,588 | 74.7% | |
| 2010 | 30,598 | 15.1% | |
| 2020 | 32,601 | 6.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 32,928 | 7.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Andover has grown a lot over the years. In 2010, there were 30,598 people living in the city. There were 9,811 households, which are groups of people living together.
Who Lives in Andover?
About 47.6% of households in Andover had children under 18 living with them in 2010. Most households, about 74.2%, were married couples. The average age of people in Andover was 37.3 years old. About 30.4% of residents were under 18.
Andover Family Fun Fest
Andover has a special yearly event called the Andover Family Fun Fest. It usually takes place in early July.
What Happens at the Fest?
The festival is held around City Hall, Andover Elementary School, and Sunshine Park. It includes fun activities like a 5K run, a street dance, a parade, and a fireworks show. The 25th annual festival was held on July 9 and 10, 2021.
Learning in Andover: Schools and Education
Andover is part of Minnesota's Anoka-Hennepin School District 11. This district includes several schools right within Andover.
Schools in Andover
- Andover Elementary School
- Crooked Lake Elementary School
- Rum River Elementary School
- Oak View Middle School
- Andover High School
A small part of northern Andover is also served by the St. Francis Area Schools (Independent School District 15). There is also a private school, Legacy Christian Academy, which teaches students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Famous People from Andover
Andover is home to some talented individuals!
- Claire Butorac (born 1999), a professional ice hockey player for PWHL Minnesota.
- Mike Morin (born 1991), a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball.
- Maddie Rooney (born 1997), an Olympic ice hockey goalie and player for PWHL Minnesota.
See also
In Spanish: Andover (Minnesota) para niños
