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Coon Rapids is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. Located on the north bank of the Mississippi River, Coon Rapids is a northern suburb of Minneapolis. As of the 2020 census, the population was 64,443, making it the thirteenth largest city in Minnesota. Coon Rapids has a rich history and a diverse economy with major employers in healthcare, retail, manufacturing, education, and other industries.

Population and Demographics

According to the Wikipedia page for Coon Rapids, the city had a population of 61,476 at the 2010 census. The estimated population as of 2018 was 64,274. Coon Rapids is considered a Twin Cities edge city and is one of the largest cities in Anoka County.

The racial makeup of Coon Rapids is approximately 82% White, 8% Black or African American, 6% Asian, and 4% Other. 17% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median age is 35.7 years old. The median household income is $66,305.

History of Coon Rapids

Coon Rapids was originally known as Anoka Junction when it was settled in the mid-19th century. The town was a hub for the railroad industry and agriculture. It was incorporated as a village in 1912 and as a city in 1959. The current name comes from the Coon Creek Rapids on the Mississippi River.

Some key moments in Coon Rapids history include:

Learn more about Coon Rapids history at the Coon Rapids Area Historical Society page on the Anoka County Historical Society website.

Economy and Major Employers

Coon Rapids has a diverse economy with major employers in sectors like healthcare, retail, manufacturing, education, and others. According to the City of Coon Rapids Economic Development page, top employers include:

Other major employers include Home Depot, Medtronic, Park Nicollet Health Services, Rice Creek Gardens, Riverdale Village, and more. The largest industries are healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and education.

Landmarks and Places of Interest

Some of the most popular attractions and landmarks in Coon Rapids include:

Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

This park located on the Mississippi River has picnic areas, trails, boat launch, beach, interpretive center, and more. The GPS coordinates are 45.187432, -93.339918. Address: 10241 Avocet St NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Here is a Google Map for the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.

Anoka County Historical Society

This museum and historic village portrays what life was like from 1840 to 1940. There are restored buildings and exhibits. GPS coordinates are 45.187432, -93.339918. Address: 2665 Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Phone: (763) 721-2700. Website: https://www.anokacountyhistory.org/

Riverdale Park

This large park has athletic fields, trails, playground, skate park, picnic areas, and more. GPS coordinates are 45.176475, -93.313685. Address: 12565 Riverdale Dr NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448. Google Map for Riverdale Park.

Tourism

Coon Rapids may be known as a residential suburb, but it has a growing tourism industry. Popular attractions include the Coon Rapids Dam, the Anoka County Historical Society Museum, outdoor recreation at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, events at the Coon Rapids Boulevard Event Center, and shopping at Riverdale Village and other centers.

Coon Rapids is conveniently located near major highways with easy access for visitors. It is a short drive from downtown Minneapolis. There are over 25 hotels and motels to choose from in the city.

Learn more about things to do and see in Coon Rapids at the Coon Rapids Chamber of Commerce tourism site.

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Coon Rapids is provided by Metro Transit. Many bus routes connect Coon Rapids to other suburbs and downtown Minneapolis. The Northstar Commuter Rail line also has a station in Coon Rapids.

Popular bus routes include:

Get route maps, schedules, fares and more at the Metro Transit website.

Education

Coon Rapids is served by two public school districts - Anoka-Hennepin School District 11 and Anoka-Ramsey School District 112. There are several public elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.

Anoka-Hennepin District 11: https://www.ahschools.us/

Coon Rapids High School: https://coonrapidshs.anoka.k12.mn.us/

Anoka-Ramsey District 112: https://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/

Coon Rapids Middle School: https://coonrapidsms.anoka.k12.mn.us/

Anoka Technical College and Anoka-Ramsey Community College also provide higher education options for residents.

Local Resources

Here are some additional local resources and websites for Coon Rapids residents and visitors:

Anoka County

Coon Rapids is located in Anoka County in the state of Minnesota. The Anoka County government website is https://www.anokacounty.us/.

The Anoka County Courthouse address is:

Anoka County Courthouse
325 E Main St #W100
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 323-5000

Map of Coon Rapids, MN

Here is an embedded Google Map showing Coon Rapids, Minnesota and the surrounding area.




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