The City of Nowthen is located in the northwest corner of Anoka County.  With the cities of Elk River, Ramsey, Oak Grove and St. Francis surrounding Nowthen we are joining the fast growing communities of Northern Anoka County. With County Road 22 (Viking Blvd.) running completely through our community (east and west),  and Highway 47 running north and south through Nowthen, we are easily accessible from all directions. Major retail shops and stores are just a few minutes away in Elk River and Ramsey. 

According to the 2010 Local Population Counts and Census, Nowthen is estimated to have 4,443 residents and 1,494 households.  Household size averaged 3.10 persons per household.

Currently there are twenty-two (22) residential developments constructed within Nowthen along with two (2) commercial parks.  Within the commercial developments we already have restaurants, garden nursery, cabinet shop, mini storage business and bank. So you see, Nowthen is perfect, still the feel of country but also close to all your shopping needs.    

Source: https://nowthenmn.govoffice2.com/index.asp?SEC=D73D1F12-7B89-473F-9699-901B2F955BAC&Type=B_BASIC