Bryn Mawr, Minneapolis

Bryn Mawr
Neighborhood
Location of Bryn Mawr within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Location of Bryn Mawr within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
CityMinneapolis
CommunityCalhoun-Isles
City Council Ward7
Government
 • Council MemberKatie Cashman
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.348 sq mi (3.49 km2)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
2,768
 • Density2,100/sq mi (790/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55405, 55416
Area code612
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19802,777—
19902,8452.4%
20002,663−6.4%
20102,651−0.5%
20202,7684.4%

Bryn Mawr (pronounced /ˌbrɪnˈmɑːr/ from Welsh for "big hill") is a neighborhood within the Calhoun-Isles community in Minneapolis located directly west of downtown Minneapolis. It is in Ward 7, represented by council member Katie Cashman.[3]

Prior to the 1960s, the neighborhood was home to many workers of the nearby Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway yard. The neighborhood is all residential with two small business clusters, and a majority of it is surrounded by parks and hiking trails. The west-northwest border is adjacent to Theodore Wirth Park, while the southwestern perimeter borders Saint Louis Park.[4]

In addition to Theodore Wirth Park, Bryn Mawr is bound by more parkland: Bassett Creek to the north, the Bryn Mawr Meadows park to the east, and Cedar Lake and Cedar Lake park to the south. Nearby neighborhoods include Harrison to the north, Lowry Hill to the southeast, and Kenwood and Cedar-Isles-Dean to the south.

44°58′22″N 93°18′49″W / 44.9729°N 93.3136°W / 44.9729; -93.3136[5]

Demographics

As of 2020, the population of Bryn-Mawr was 2,768, split 46.8% male and 53.2% female[6] 99.6% of residents were at least a high school graduate (or equivalent), and 71.8% had earned a bachelor's degree or higher.[7]

3.2% of the population were foreign-born residents, and 5.8% spoke a language other than English at home.[8]

Less than 1% of households had no access to a vehicle. Among workers 16 years and older, 75.1% commuted to work via car, 22.0% walked, biked, or worked at home, with the rest using public transit or some other method. The median household income in Bryn-Mawr was $106,310. 6.2% of residents lived below the poverty line, and 7.3% were unemployed. 85.2% of housing in the neighborhood was owner-occupied.[8]

Race/ethnicity Share of total population (2020)
Total 100%
One race 94.4%
  White 84.5%
  Black or African American 3.3%
  American Indian and Alaska Natives 0.1%
  Asian 2.6%
  Hispanic 3.6%
  Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander <0.1%
  Other 0.4%
Two or more races 5.6%

Arts, Culture, and Events

Events

Source:[9]

  • Bryn Mawr Festival of Garage Sales, which started in the 1970s. The event has more than 100 garage sales, as well as food and drink, and draws people from throughout the Greater Twin Cities Area. It is held the first full weekend in May.
  • Bryn Mawr Ice Cream Social and Scoop Off is an annual event, hosted by the Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association, where neighbors can socialize and vote for their favorite ice cream flavors.
  • Sip and Stroll, sponsored by Bryn Mawr's businesses, is an annual event, held in October, where neighbors visit local restaurants and stores.

Media

The Bryn Mawr Bugle is published monthly except January.[10]

Education

Bryn Mawr is home to two schools from Minneapolis Public Schools, both located just east of Theodore Wirth Park: Bryn Mawr Elementary School, serving grades preK-5, and Anwatin Middle School, serving grades 6-8. Students in Bryn Mawr are in the attendance area for both schools. The neighborhood is also in the attendance area for North High School, serving grades 9-12.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Bryn-Mawr neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN), 55405, 55416 detailed profile". City-Data. 2011. Retrieved 2013-11-12.
  2. ^ "Bryn-Mawr neighborhood data". Minnesota Compass. May 2022. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
  3. ^ "Find My Ward". City of Minneapolis. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Our Neighborhood". Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  5. ^ Bryn Mawr, Minneapolis, MN. Google Earth. Retrieved 2011-03-09.
  6. ^ "2020 Census Results". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. 2022-09-17. Retrieved 2022-09-24.
  7. ^ "American Community Survey Profile Report: 2012-2016 (5 year estimates)". LCC-GIS Office. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  8. ^ a b "Bryn Mawr". Minnesota Compass. Retrieved 2022-09-24.
  9. ^ "BMNA Sponsored Events". Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  10. ^ "Bryn Mawr Bugle". Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  11. ^ "School Boundary & Walk Zone Map". Minneapolis Public Schools. Retrieved 30 April 2024.


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