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Andover, Minnesota

Andover is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States.
Population 32,601

Top Events in Andover History

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1857History
== History == Andover first organized in 1857 as Round Lake Township.
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1860History
In 1860 after an Anoka, Minnesota speech by U.S.
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1871History
Ham Lake Township split from Andover, known as Grow Township at the time, in 1871.
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1976Government
Once a stop on the Great Northern Railway, Andover was established as a city in 1976.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 26,588 people, 8,107 households, and 7,150 families living in the city.
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2010History
== Demographics == === 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 30,598 people, 9,811 households, and 8,357 families living in the city.
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2021History
The 25th Annual Andover Family Fun Fest was held on July 9 and 10, 2021.

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Historical Timeline

1857History
== History == Andover first organized in 1857 as Round Lake Township.
1860History
In 1860 after an Anoka, Minnesota speech by U.S.
1871History
Ham Lake Township split from Andover, known as Grow Township at the time, in 1871.
1976Government
Once a stop on the Great Northern Railway, Andover was established as a city in 1976.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 26,588 people, 8,107 households, and 7,150 families living in the city.
2010History
== Demographics == === 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 30,598 people, 9,811 households, and 8,357 families living in the city.
2021History
The 25th Annual Andover Family Fun Fest was held on July 9 and 10, 2021.

Did You Know?

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Andover is located in the state of Minnesota.
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Andover has a population of 32,601 residents.
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The population was 32,601 at the 2020 census.

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Biggie Munn
Football Player, Coach · Born Sep 11, 1908 · Died Mar 18, 1975 (age 66)
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