Nokomis, Minneapolis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nokomis
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Location of Nokomis within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| City | Minneapolis |
| Founded | 1849 |
| City Council Wards | 8, 11, 12 |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 7.728 sq mi (20.02 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 38,551 |
| • Density | 4,988.5/sq mi (1,926.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55406, 55407, 55409, 55417, 55419, 55423
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| Area code(s) | 612 |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 39,944 | — | |
| 1990 | 38,514 | −3.6% | |
| 2000 | 37,270 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 37,021 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 38,551 | 4.1% | |
Nokomis is a special area in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It's known as a "defined community." This means it's a group of neighborhoods that are officially recognized together.
Nokomis gets its name from Lake Nokomis, a beautiful lake nearby. This community is made up of eleven smaller neighborhoods.
Nokomis: A Community of Neighborhoods
The Nokomis community is divided into several smaller areas. These areas are called neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has its own unique feel.
Neighborhoods in Nokomis
Here are the eleven neighborhoods that make up the Nokomis community:
Some of these neighborhoods are also grouped together. Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park, and Wenonah are often called Nokomis East.
Local Government and Leaders
The neighborhoods in Nokomis are part of different city districts. These districts are called "wards." Nokomis neighborhoods are found in Wards 8, 11, and 12 of the Minneapolis City Council.
Each ward has a "council member" who represents the people living there. They help make decisions for the city. Currently, the council members for these wards are Andrea Jenkins, Emily Koski, and Aurin Chowdhury.
