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Annandale
Downtown Annandale
Downtown Annandale
Location of the city of Annandalewithin Wright County, Minnesota
Location of the city of Annandale
within Wright County, Minnesota
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Wright
Area
 • Total 3.01 sq mi (7.79 km2)
 • Land 3.01 sq mi (7.79 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,070 ft (326 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 3,330
 • Density 1,106.68/sq mi (427.26/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55302
Area code(s) 320
FIPS code 27-01684
GNIS feature ID 0639390
Website www.annandale.mn.us

Annandale is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. It's often called "The Heart of the Lakes." This is because there are 26 lakes within just 10 miles of the city! In 2020, about 3,330 people lived here.

History of Annandale

Annandale was officially planned out in 1886. It was named after a place called Annan in Scotland. A post office opened in Annandale in 1887. The city became an official town in 1888.

One special building in Annandale is the Thayer Hotel. It was built in 1895. This hotel is so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a historic site worth protecting.

Annandale's Location and Area

Annandale covers about 3 square miles (7.79 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.

Two main roads, Highway 24 and Highway 55, pass through the city. Annandale is about 50 miles northwest of Minneapolis. It's also about 25 miles south of Saint Cloud. Remember, it's known for its many lakes!

Schools in Annandale

The Annandale School District serves students of all ages. It has four main school buildings. These include Annandale High School, Annandale Middle School, and Annandale Elementary School. There is also a Community Education Center for other learning programs.

Annandale's Population

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 211
1900 481 128.0%
1910 624 29.7%
1920 644 3.2%
1930 663 3.0%
1940 755 13.9%
1950 899 19.1%
1960 984 9.5%
1970 1,234 25.4%
1980 1,568 27.1%
1990 2,054 31.0%
2000 2,684 30.7%
2010 3,228 20.3%
2020 3,763 16.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

What the 2010 Census Showed

In 2010, the city of Annandale had 3,228 people. There were 1,338 homes, and 819 of these were families. The city had about 1,083 people living per square mile.

Most people living in Annandale were White (96.3%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 3.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

About 32% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (46%) were married couples. The average home had 2.33 people. The average family had 2.96 people.

Public Services in Annandale

Annandale has important public services to keep its residents safe.

Fire Department

The Annandale Area Fire Department helps the city and nearby towns. These towns include Albion, Corinna, French Lake, Lynden, and Southside. They respond to fires and other emergencies.

Police Department

The Annandale Police Department works to keep Annandale and its surrounding areas safe. They help with law enforcement and community safety.

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