Phillips West, Minneapolis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Phillips West
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Location of Phillips West within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| City | Minneapolis |
| Community | Phillips |
| City Council Ward | 6 |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,056 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55404, 55407, 55408
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| Area code(s) | 612 |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 4,771 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,727 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 5,056 | 7.0% | |
Phillips West is a neighborhood located in the Phillips community in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It's like a smaller area within a bigger area.
The neighborhood has clear borders. To the north, it's East 22nd Street. Chicago Avenue is its eastern edge. East Lake Street forms its southern border. And to the west, you'll find Interstate 35W.
Phillips West is part of Minneapolis City Council Ward 6. This means a person called a Council Member represents the people living there. Currently, Jamal Osman is the Council Member for this area.
How Phillips West Became a Neighborhood
The larger Phillips community was divided into smaller neighborhoods only in the last 20 years. Phillips West officially got its name and borders on April 29, 2005. Because this change is fairly new, many people who live there still just call the whole area "Phillips."
What Does the Neighborhood Organization Do?
The Phillips West Neighborhood Organization (PWNO) is a group that helps the community. They hold meetings every month for everyone in the neighborhood. They also have special meetings for their board members.
The PWNO helps plan fun events for the neighborhood. These include the yearly Phillips West Winter Social and National Night Out. They also help keep the area clean with events like Phillips West and Phillips Clean Sweep. These events help neighbors meet each other and make the area a better place to live.
Who Lives in Phillips West?
In 2020, about 6,700 people lived in the Phillips West neighborhood. People from many different backgrounds call Phillips West home.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living there:
- White: 20.6%
- Black: 46.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Natives: 1.5%
- Asian: 2.0%
- Hispanic: 26.0%
- Other: 0.3%
- Two or more races: 3.3%
