Jordan, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jordan
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Old City Hall (2008)
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Location within Minnesota and Scott County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Scott |
| Founded | 1853 |
| Established | 1872 |
| Incorporated | 1891 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.29 sq mi (8.53 km2) |
| • Land | 3.27 sq mi (8.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,656 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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6,777 |
| • Density | 2,035.47/sq mi (785.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
55352
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| Area code(s) | 952 |
| FIPS code | 27-32174 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395483 |
Jordan is a city located in Scott County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 6,656 people lived there.
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History of Jordan
The story of Jordan began on November 27, 1853. A man named Thomas A. Holmes decided to build a sawmill in the area. Because of this mill, the place was first called Holmes Mill.
One year later, Thomas's brother, William Holmes, moved to the site. He started planning out a settlement. By 1855, he had surveyed the land and officially named his new settlement Jordan City. He named it after the famous Jordan River in Palestine. Jordan City grew quite a bit in 1855 and 1856. It gained a post office and several new businesses.
In 1860, a nearby settlement called Brentwood was also planned out. For a while, Jordan City and Brentwood were rivals. However, in 1872, a special law brought them together. They became one larger village called Jordan. This joining helped the settlement grow even more. By 1880, the population had jumped to 915 people. Many new businesses also opened, including breweries. These breweries became very successful.
Jordan officially became a city in 1891.
Geography and Location
Jordan is a city with an area of about 3.31 square miles (8.53 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.29 square miles (8.47 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
Several important roads pass through Jordan. These include U.S. Highway 169 and State Highways 21 and 282. These highways help people travel to and from the city.
Interestingly, the people who designed the streets of Jordan also helped plan the nearby town of Belle Plaine.
Jordan's Climate
| Climate data for Jordan, Minnesota (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1943–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 59 (15) |
65 (18) |
82 (28) |
93 (34) |
99 (37) |
102 (39) |
105 (41) |
101 (38) |
95 (35) |
90 (32) |
77 (25) |
67 (19) |
105 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 21.9 (−5.6) |
26.5 (−3.1) |
39.5 (4.2) |
54.8 (12.7) |
67.2 (19.6) |
77.2 (25.1) |
80.7 (27.1) |
78.2 (25.7) |
71.5 (21.9) |
57.9 (14.4) |
41.1 (5.1) |
27.4 (−2.6) |
53.7 (12.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 13.6 (−10.2) |
17.8 (−7.9) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
44.3 (6.8) |
56.7 (13.7) |
67.3 (19.6) |
70.9 (21.6) |
68.3 (20.2) |
60.9 (16.1) |
47.7 (8.7) |
33.0 (0.6) |
19.8 (−6.8) |
44.2 (6.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 5.3 (−14.8) |
9.2 (−12.7) |
21.4 (−5.9) |
33.9 (1.1) |
46.2 (7.9) |
57.4 (14.1) |
61.1 (16.2) |
58.4 (14.7) |
50.3 (10.2) |
37.5 (3.1) |
25.0 (−3.9) |
12.3 (−10.9) |
34.8 (1.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −41 (−41) |
−36 (−38) |
−34 (−37) |
3 (−16) |
18 (−8) |
30 (−1) |
39 (4) |
33 (1) |
14 (−10) |
3 (−16) |
−20 (−29) |
−41 (−41) |
−41 (−41) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.81 (21) |
0.89 (23) |
1.76 (45) |
2.81 (71) |
4.47 (114) |
5.06 (129) |
3.76 (96) |
5.19 (132) |
3.20 (81) |
2.66 (68) |
1.55 (39) |
1.16 (29) |
33.32 (846) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.4 (16) |
10.2 (26) |
5.2 (13) |
3.6 (9.1) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
3.0 (7.6) |
11.0 (28) |
39.8 (101) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.7 | 3.8 | 5.9 | 8.2 | 10.6 | 10.3 | 9.9 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 7.2 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 87.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 3.5 | 14.5 |
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People Living in Jordan
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 915 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,233 | 34.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,270 | 3.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,151 | −9.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,106 | −3.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,119 | 1.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,422 | 27.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,494 | 5.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,479 | −1.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,836 | 24.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,663 | 45.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,909 | 9.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,833 | 31.8% | |
| 2010 | 5,470 | 42.7% | |
| 2020 | 6,656 | 21.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 6,777 | 23.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Jordan's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 5,470 people living in Jordan. These people lived in 1,871 households, and 1,428 of these were families. The city had about 1,662.6 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Jordan were White (92.4%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 6.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (48.5%) had children under 18 living with them. About 59.9% of households were married couples living together. The average household had 2.92 people, and the average family had 3.35 people.
The average age of people in Jordan was 31.8 years old. About 34% of residents were under 18. Another 32.9% were between 25 and 44 years old. The city had an equal number of males and females, with 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
Fun and Recreation in Jordan
Jordan has a strong history of baseball. The city is home to the Jordan Brewers, an amateur baseball team. They have won state championships in 1986, 1994, 2004, and 2019. Many talented players have been named MVPs in these tournaments.
The Post #3 Jordan Legion Baseball Team is also very successful. They won the State Tournament four years in a row from 2005 to 2008. They also won the National/Regional Tournament three years straight from 2005 to 2007.
Jordan High School's sports teams have different mascots. The boys' teams are called the Hubmen, and the girls' teams are the Jaguars. For sports played with neighboring Belle Plaine, they are known as the Panthers. Jordan's High School football team won the Minnesota State championship in 1983.
Jordan is also famous for being home to Minnesota's Largest Candy Store. It's a popular place to visit!
City Parks in Jordan
Jordan has many parks where people can relax and play:
- Brentwood Park
- Pekarna Park
- Lions Park
- Log Cabin
- Lagoon Park
- Timberline Park
- Holzer Park
- Jordan Skateboard Park (designed by Jared Hunt and John Beckius)
- Mini-Met Ball Park (right next to the Skateboard Park)
State Parks and Natural Areas
You can also find larger natural areas near Jordan:
- Metropolitan Regional Park System
- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
- Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area
Images for kids
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Jordan Brewery Ruins (2015)
See also
In Spanish: Jordan (Minnesota) para niños
