Seward, Minneapolis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Seward
Neighborhood
Location of Seward within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Hennepin
City	Minneapolis
Community	Longfellow
Named for	William H. Seward
City Council Wards	2, 6
Area
• Total	1.039 sq mi (2.69 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	7,516
• Density	7,234/sq mi (2,793.0/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	55404, 55406
Area code(s)	612

Seward is a lively neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It's part of the Longfellow community and is located southeast of the city center. The neighborhood is bordered by the Hiawatha Avenue industrial area to the west, the Midtown Greenway to the south, the Mississippi River to the east, and Interstate 94 to the north.

Seward is surrounded by other neighborhoods like Cooper, Longfellow, East Phillips, Ventura Village, Cedar-Riverside, and Prospect Park across the river. The neighborhood was named after William H. Seward. He was a famous senator and governor from New York and later served as the US Secretary of State.

You can find many local businesses along Franklin Avenue in Seward. These include two special stores called cooperatives: the Seward Co-op (a grocery store) and the Seward Community Cafe. Seward is also home to the Milwaukee Avenue Historic District, the Northern Clay Center, ArtiCulture, and The Playwrights' Center.

How Seward is Governed

Seward is divided into two areas for city government, called City Council Wards 2 and 6. These areas are represented by elected officials named Robin Wonsley and Jamal Osman. The people of Seward tend to support political groups like the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and the Green Party. The Seward Neighborhood Group is a local organization that helps the neighborhood.

Schools in Seward and Nearby

Seward has its own public school called Seward Montessori School. This school uses the Montessori method to teach students from pre-K up to fifth grade. Right next to the school, you'll find Matthews Park and Recreation Center, which is a great place for outdoor activities.

Just a short walk from Seward, across the Midtown Greenway, is the Anne Sullivan Communication Center. This center has special programs for students who are deaf or visually impaired. Students living in Seward can easily walk to both of these schools. For older students, Seward is in the official area for Dowling Elementary School, Andersen United Middle School, and South High School.

Seward's Population and Community

In the 2010 U.S. Census, Seward had a population of 7,308 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 7,516. The neighborhood is a diverse and welcoming place for many families and individuals.