Midtown Phillips, Minneapolis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Midtown Phillips
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Location of Midtown Phillips within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| City | Minneapolis |
| Community | Phillips |
| Founded | 1849 |
| City Council Ward | 9 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.375 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,208 |
| • Density | 13,888/sq mi (5,362/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55404, 55407
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| Area code(s) | 612 |
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 4,118 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,782 | 16.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,208 | 8.9% | |
Midtown Phillips is a neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is part of the larger Phillips community. This area was founded in 1849.
You can find Midtown Phillips by its borders. East 24th Street is to the north. Bloomington Avenue is to the east. East Lake Street is to the south. Chicago Avenue is to the west.
Most of Midtown Phillips is made up of homes where people live. In 2020, over 5,200 people from many different backgrounds called this neighborhood home. Midtown Phillips is part of Ward 9. This area is currently represented by city council member Jason Chavez.
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Learning and Schools
Midtown Phillips has important places for learning. Stewart Park and Andersen United School are right in the middle of the neighborhood.
Andersen School teaches students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. It has over 1,000 students. About 28% of students at this school are good at math or reading, based on state tests. Many students at Andersen United School come from families with lower incomes. A large number are also students of color or speak more than one language.
Cool Places and Jobs
Midtown Phillips has many important places. These include big hospitals and cultural spots.
Major Employers
Many people work in Midtown Phillips. In 2010, about 11,800 people had jobs here. Some of the main employers are:
- Children's Hospital of Minnesota (Minneapolis location)
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Allina Healthcare Services
Cultural Spots
The neighborhood also has fun and interesting places to visit. These include:
- Midtown Global Market
- Saint Paul's Church
- Abubakar As-Sadique Islamic Center
- Heart of the Beast Theater
Big Projects
One of the biggest projects in Minneapolis happened here. The old Sears building at Chicago Avenue and Lake Street was empty. It was redeveloped into the Midtown Exchange. This huge project cost $189 million. It now has offices, a hotel, shops, and homes.
Health and Wellness
Midtown Phillips is also a center for health. It has several hospitals and clinics.
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Children's Hospital of Minnesota
- Allina Health
- Many private doctor's offices
Chicago Avenue, on the west side of Midtown Phillips, is known as a "wellness corridor." This means it's a place with many health-related services.
Images for kids
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People celebrating the May Day Parade
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The Midtown Exchange building
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Abbott Northwestern Hospital
