Central, Minneapolis

Central is a defined community in Minneapolis that consists of six smaller official neighborhoods around the downtown and central business core. It also includes the many old flour mills, the Mill District, and other historical and industrial areas of downtown Minneapolis. It also includes some high-density residential areas surrounding it, excluding areas east of the Mississippi River. Businesses and government buildings are based in the Central area include the corporate headquarters of the Star Tribune, Target, US Bancorp, the Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis City Hall, and the broadcast facilities of the Minnesota CBS station WCCO-TV.

Central
Community
Location of Central Minneapolis in Minneapolis
Location of Central Minneapolis in Minneapolis
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
CityMinneapolis
Founded1849
City Council Wards3, 5, 6, 7
Neighborhoods
List
Government
 • Council MemberMichael Rainville
 • Council MemberJeremiah Ellison
 • Council MemberJamal Osman
 • Council MemberKatie Cashman
Area
[1]
 • Total3.024 sq mi (7.83 km2)
Population
 (2023)[2]
 • Total58,409[3]
 • Density19,315/sq mi (7,458/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55411, 55415, 55454, 55487
Area code612
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
198018,952—
199021,15811.6%
200024,14914.1%
201029,72523.1%
202053,09378.6%
2023 (est.)58,409[3]10.0%
The skyline of Minneapolis in July 2008

There is no City Council ward representing the majority of Central Minneapolis. It is split between Wards 3, 5, 6, and 7,[4] represented by Council Members Rainville, Ellison, Osman, and Cashman respectively.

Central neighborhoods

44.9763°N 93.2739°W / 44.9763; -93.2739[5]

See also

References
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Downtown Minneapolis.
  1. "Greater Central neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN), 55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55415 detailed profile". City-Data. 2011. Retrieved 2013-11-12.
  2. "Minneapolis Community Profile: Central" (PDF). Minnesota Compass. October 2011. Retrieved 2013-11-12.
  3. "Downtown Minneapolis Population Grew 2.9% in 2023". 7 February 2024.
  4. "Find My Ward". City of Minneapolis. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  5. Central, Minneapolis, MN. Google Earth. Retrieved 2011-03-09.
  6. Central, Minneapolis, MN. Google Earth. Retrieved 2011-03-09.
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