Jordan, Minneapolis

Jordan is a neighborhood in the Near North community in Minneapolis. Its boundaries are Lowry Avenue North to the north, Emerson Avenue North to the east, and West Broadway to the south and west.

It is primarily located in city council ward 5, though a small portion west of Queen Avenue N is in ward 4. In the Minnesota Legislature, Jordan is in district 59A.

History The neighborhood is named after Jordan Junior High, which in turn was named after Charles Jordan, the former superintendent of the Minneapolis Public Schools. The school was built in 1922 and demolished in 1985. Jordan Park sits on the former school location.

Demographics Race/ethnicity200020102020Number %Number %Number %White alone2,05322.441,32518.001,42816.71Black alone4,47648.923,59548.853,98246.58Hispanic or Latino (any race)3864.226118.301,13913.32Native American alone1531.67891.211451.70Asian alone1,56817.141,35318.381,27514.92Other race alone180.20240.33720.84Pacific Islander alone160.1710.0140.05Two or more races4795.243624.925035.88Total9,149100.07,360100.08,548100.0

Jordan Area Community Council Jordan Area Community Council was originally established in 1964, and was designated as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization in 1965. The Jordan Area Community Council was initially established by residents organizing in the Jordan neighborhood to prevent the closure of the North Branch Public Library.

The Jordan Area Community Council is led by a Board of Directors made up of Jordan neighborhood residents. They are funded by donors, foundational grant funds, as well as State and Federal grant funds.

The Jordan Area Community Council works on active community engagement, advocacy, and holds events for residents on a monthly basis. They send out an online newsletter monthly. Jordan Area Community Council distributes everyday, essential items to residents who need them, such as food, clothing items, diapers, and first aid kits.

Jordan, Minneapolis

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