Anoka County is the 4th largest populated county in Minnesota and is the county I have grown up in and still reside in. My reason for choosing this county for myinventory is due to the fact that currently I do not have a teaching position in which to base my my research on. It is also home to one of the larger School districts in the state which my children attend and I am a product of.
What is the average per household income?
$70, 380.
What percentage of the community lives in single family homes?
81.4%
What percentage of the community lives in rental housing?
13.3%
Has the price of housing increased or decreased in the last year or so? By what percentage?
What is the education level of the population?
According to the US Census Bureau(2015)93.3% …show more content…
The largest being a 3000 single family deveoplment in Blaine, MN
What are the major economic contributors to the community?
According to Greater MSP (2015)World headquaters for Medtronics, Aveda, BAE systems, Pentair Technical, Hoffman Engineering, ATK (Federal Ammuntion) are located in Anoka County
Is the community gaining or losing businesses?
According to the US Census Bureau(2015) Data from 2012-2013 show a 2.2% increase in business growth.
Describe the diversity of the community. Which cultures are represented?
What are some general attitudes (both positive and negative) of the community as you see them?
According to the US Census Bureau(2015), the break down is as follows:
White Alone- 87.3%
African american-5.1%
Asian-.08%
Naitve Hawaiina /Pacific islander 4.2%
Two or more races 2.6%
Hispanic Latino 4.9%
White alone/non hispanic 84.0%
The general attidtude in the community seems to be welcoming to all ethnicities. However, there ae still pockets and places of biggots and those who own ignorance and fear negatively effects quality of life for some.
What is the per pupil tax base in your community (How much funding does the school receive per pupil? This is referred to ADM [Average Daily
What is the average per household income?
$70, 380.
What percentage of the community lives in single family homes?
81.4%
What percentage of the community lives in rental housing?
13.3%
Has the price of housing increased or decreased in the last year or so? By what percentage?
What is the education level of the population?
According to the US Census Bureau(2015)93.3% …show more content…
The largest being a 3000 single family deveoplment in Blaine, MN
What are the major economic contributors to the community?
According to Greater MSP (2015)World headquaters for Medtronics, Aveda, BAE systems, Pentair Technical, Hoffman Engineering, ATK (Federal Ammuntion) are located in Anoka County
Is the community gaining or losing businesses?
According to the US Census Bureau(2015) Data from 2012-2013 show a 2.2% increase in business growth.
Describe the diversity of the community. Which cultures are represented?
What are some general attitudes (both positive and negative) of the community as you see them?
According to the US Census Bureau(2015), the break down is as follows:
White Alone- 87.3%
African american-5.1%
Asian-.08%
Naitve Hawaiina /Pacific islander 4.2%
Two or more races 2.6%
Hispanic Latino 4.9%
White alone/non hispanic 84.0%
The general attidtude in the community seems to be welcoming to all ethnicities. However, there ae still pockets and places of biggots and those who own ignorance and fear negatively effects quality of life for some.
What is the per pupil tax base in your community (How much funding does the school receive per pupil? This is referred to ADM [Average Daily