Nokomis, Minneapolis

Nokomis
Location of Nokomis within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
CityMinneapolis
Founded1849
City Council Wards8, 11, 12
Neighborhoods
Government
  Council MemberAndrea Jenkins
  Council MemberEmily Koski
  Council MemberAurin Chowdhury
Area
  Total
7.728 sq mi (20.02 km2)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
38,551
  Density5,000/sq mi (1,900/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55406, 55407, 55409, 55417, 55419, 55423
Area code612
Historical population
CensusPop.Note
198039,944
199038,514−3.6%
200037,270−3.2%
201037,021−0.7%
202038,5514.1%

Nokomis is a defined community in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It takes its name from Lake Nokomis. It comprises eleven smaller neighborhoods. Nokomis neighborhoods fall in Minneapolis City Council wards 8, 11, and 12, currently represented by council members Andrea Jenkins, Emily Koski, and Aurin Chowdhury, respectively.