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Circle Pines, MN
City in Anoka County, Minnesota.
Population
4,968
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,842
ZIP codes
0
Circle Pines and its ZIP codes
Circle Pines at a glance
- Circle Pines is about 39 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 154th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $101,800, 14% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $293,600 (11% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,496 a month.
Local data for Circle Pines, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Circle Pines, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,800
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$293,600
Median rent
$1,496/mo
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
42.2%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,167), Irish Americans (719), Norwegian Americans (433).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anoka County. PPP loans are for Circle Pines.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,842
133,128 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,906
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $6,288 per person
How people get to work
Circle Pines, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Circle Pines, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
615
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
230
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Circle Pines, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Circle Pines
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LexingtonCity | 1.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Lino LakesCity | 3 mi | 28.2 |
| BlaineCity | 3.3 mi | 32.9 |
| Mounds ViewCity | 3.8 mi | 4.1 |
| North OaksCity | 3.8 mi | 6.9 |
| ShoreviewCity | 4 mi | 10.8 |
| Arden HillsCity | 4.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Spring Lake ParkCity | 5 mi | 2 |
| CentervilleCity | 5.1 mi | 2.1 |
| New BrightonCity | 5.9 mi | 6.5 |
| FridleyCity | 6.7 mi | 10.2 |
| Vadnais HeightsCity | 6.7 mi | 7 |
| Columbia HeightsCity | 7.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Gem LakeCity | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| HilltopCity | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Ham LakeCity | 8 mi | 34.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Circle Pines, MN in?
- Circle Pines is in Anoka County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Circle Pines, MN?
- About 4,968 people live in Circle Pines, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Circle Pines?
- Nearby places include Lexington (1.2 mi), Lino Lakes (3 mi), Blaine (3.3 mi), Mounds View (3.8 mi), North Oaks (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023