Powderhorn | |
|---|---|
 Location of Powderhorn within the U.S. city of Minneapolis | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| City | Minneapolis |
| Founded | 1849 |
| City Council Wards | 8, 9, 10, 12 |
| Neighborhoods | |
| Government | |
| • Council Member, Ward 8 | Andrea Jenkins |
| • Council Member, Ward 9 | Jason Chavez |
| • Council Member, Ward 10 | Aisha Chughtai |
| • Council Member, Ward 12 | Aurin Chowdhury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.559 sq mi (11.81 km2) |
| Population (2020)[2] | |
| • Total | 55,913 |
| • Density | 12,000/sq mi (4,700/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 55404, 55405, 55406, 55407, 55408, 55409 |
| Area code | 612 |
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 51,519 | — | |
| 1990 | 51,954 | 0.8% | |
| 2000 | 57,299 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 54,743 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 55,913 | 2.1% |
Powderhorn is a defined community in Minneapolis, that consists of eight neighborhoods. The community name is derived from Powderhorn Lake that is the centerpiece of the present-day Powdernhorn Park. Located south of downtown, the community also features the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Hennepin History Museum, the Midtown Greenway trail, and numerous other establishments, many of which serve the Latin American and African diaspora.
The Powderhorn community contains a large portion of City Council Ward 9, represented by Jason Chavez and parts of Wards 8, 10, and 12, represented by Andrea Jenkins, Aisha Chughtai, and Aurin Chowdhury, respectively.
Neighborhoods in the Powderhorn community
While most of Powderhorn is east of Interstate 35W and south of Lake Street, both the Lyndale and Whittier neighborhoods are west of I-35W, while Whittier is also north of Lake Street.
See also
References
- ^ "Powderhorn neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN), 55404, 55406, 55407, 55408, 55409 detailed profile". City-Data. 2011. Retrieved 2013-11-12.
- ^ "Powderhorn community data". Minnesota Compass. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN. Google Earth. Retrieved 2011-03-09.
External links
- Minneapolis Neighborhood Profile - Bryant
- Bryant Neighborhood Organization
- Minneapolis Neighborhood Profile - Lyndale
- Lyndale Neighborhood Association
This page was last edited on 16 May 2024, at 17:53