Jordan, Minnesota

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This article is about the city in Minnesota. For the neighborhood in Minneapolis, see Jordan, Minneapolis.
Jordan
City
Jordan, Minnesota
Old City Hall
Old City Hall
Location of the city of Jordan within Scott County, Minnesota
Location of the city of Jordan
within Scott County, Minnesota
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyScott
Founded1853
Established1872
Incorporated1891
Government
 • MayorTanya Velishek
Area
[1]
 • Total3.31 sq mi (8.57 km2)
 • Land3.29 sq mi (8.52 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
771 ft (235 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total5,470
 • Estimate 
(2013)[3]
5,873
 • Density1,662.6/sq mi (641.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55352
Area code952
FIPS code27-32174
GNIS feature ID0645735[4]
WebsiteCity of Jordan

Jordan is a city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,470 at the 2010 census.[5]

History

Jordan was platted in 1854,[6] and named after the Jordan River in West Asia.[7] The city was incorporated in 1891.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.31 square miles (8.57 km2); 3.29 square miles (8.52 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[1]

U.S. Highway 169, and State Highways 21 and 282 are three of the main routes in the community.

The architects and civil engineers known for designing the layout of the streets of Jordan, also founded the neighboring town of Belle Plaine.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880915—
18901,23334.8%
19001,2703.0%
19101,151−9.4%
19201,106−3.9%
19301,1191.2%
19401,42227.1%
19501,4945.1%
19601,479−1.0%
19701,83624.1%
19802,66345.0%
19902,9099.2%
20003,83331.8%
20105,47042.7%
2015 (est.)6,076[8]11.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2013 Estimate[3]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 5,470 people, 1,871 households, and 1,428 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,662.6 inhabitants per square mile (641.9/km2). There were 1,961 housing units at an average density of 596.0 per square mile (230.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.4% White, 0.6% African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 2.4% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population.

There were 1,871 households of which 48.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.7% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.35.

The median age in the city was 31.8 years. 34% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.9% were from 25 to 44; 20.8% were from 45 to 64; and 6.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,833 people, 1,349 households, and 980 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,466.5 people per square mile (567.0/km²). There were 1,423 housing units at an average density of 544.4 per square mile (210.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.08% White, 0.50% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 3.10% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.60% of the population.

Recreation

Jordan has a rich baseball tradition enjoyed by those who have played in Jordan, as well as the great fan support shown by locals.

Home of the Jordan Brewers amateur baseball team. The Brewers were state champions in 1986, 1994, and 2004.

Home of the Robert Patterson Post #3 Jordan Legion Baseball Team. Post #3 won the League Tournament seven straight times from 2004 to 2010. Won the District Tournament seven straight years from 2004 to 2010. Won the State Tournament four straight years from 2005 to 2008, took 2nd place in 2010 and took 3rd place in years 2004 and 2009. Won the National/Regional Tournament three straight years from 2005 to 2007 and took runner-up in 2008.

Jordan High School athletic teams have different mascots for men (Hubmen), women (Jaguars) and for cooperative sports (Panthers) with neighboring Belle Plaine.

City parks

  • Brentwood Park
  • Pekarna Park
  • Lions Park
  • Log Cabin
  • Lagoon Park
  • Timberline Park
  • Holzer Park
  • Jordan Skateboard Park (designed by Jared Hunt and John Beckius)

State parks and reserves

  • Metropolitan Regional Park System
  • Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
  • Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area

In the media

Beginning in 1983, James Rud, convicted of sexual abuse of children in Scott County. (See Report on Scott County Investigations, Hubert H. Humphrey III, Attorney General (Feb. 12, 1985).[10] Although a large number of the town's adult population at the time were charged, Rud was the only one convicted.

The case was the subject of the song titled "Jordan, Minnesota",by Chicago-based Punk group Big Black, which appears on the 1986 album Atomizer.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  2. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. ^ a b "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2014-11-21.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  6. ^ a b Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 508.
  7. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 180.
  8. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  9. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  10. ^ Child Sexual Abuse: The Scott County Investigation Accessed 6th February 2010 Template:Wayback
  11. ^ Jordan, Minnesota Accessed 6th February 2010

External links

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