Longfellow (neighborhood), Minneapolis

Not to be confused with Longfellow, Minneapolis.
Longfellow
Neighborhood
Location of Longfellow within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Location of Longfellow within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
CityMinneapolis
CommunityLongfellow
City Council Ward12
Government
 • Council MemberAurin Chowdhury
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.852 sq mi (2.21 km2)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
5,086
 • Density6,000/sq mi (2,300/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55406
Area code612
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19805,078—
19905,023−1.1%
20004,972−1.0%
20104,895−1.5%
20205,0863.9%

Longfellow is a neighborhood within the larger Longfellow community in Minneapolis, United States. It is bounded by Seward to the North, Cooper to the East, Howe to the South, and Corcoran and East Phillips to the West. It is part of Minneapolis City Council Ward 12, represented by Aurin Chowdhury.[3]

History

Longfellow was named after Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who wrote The Song of Hiawatha.

Longfellow was the centre point of riots during the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis–Saint Paul in May 2020.[4]44°56′26″N 93°13′23″W / 44.9405°N 93.2231°W / 44.9405; -93.2231[5]

Neighborhood Characteristics

Longfellow is populated by a diverse, predominantly middle-class (working class) population. More expensive homes are located closer to the river, and almost all of the housing stock is composed of Sears Modern Homes in the Bungalow style.

Notable buildings include:

Demographics

In 2016, the neighbourhood had a population of 5,176.[2] The neighbourhood is ethnically diverse at 57.6% European American, 18.8% African American, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% of Two or more races, and 2.8% Asian American.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Longfellow neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN), 55404, 55406 detailed profile". City-Data. 2011. Retrieved 2013-11-12.
  2. ^ a b c "Longfellow neighborhood data". Minnesota Compass. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  3. ^ "Find My Ward". City of Minneapolis. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  4. ^ Bachman, Erin Ailworth and Rachel (2020-05-29). "The Minneapolis Neighborhood at the Center of Protests Over George Floyd's Death". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
  5. ^ Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN. Google Earth. Retrieved 2011-03-09.


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