Powderhorn, Minneapolis
Powderhorn | |
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Location of Powderhorn within the U.S. city of Minneapolis | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| City | Minneapolis |
| Founded | 1849 |
| City Council Wards | 8, 9, 10, 12 |
| Neighborhoods | |
| Government | |
| • Council Members | Andrea Jenkins, Jason Chavez, Aisha Chughtai, Aurin Chowdhury |
| • State senators | Omar Fateh, Zaynab Mohamed |
| • State representatives | Anquam Mahamoud, Aisha Gomez, Samantha Sencer-Mura |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.559 sq mi (11.81 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 55,913 |
| • Density | 12,000/sq mi (4,700/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 55404–55409 |
| Area code | 612 |
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 51,519 | — | |
| 1990 | 51,954 | 0.8% | |
| 2000 | 57,299 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 54,743 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 55,913 | 2.1% |
Powderhorn is a defined community in Minneapolis that consists of eight neighborhoods. The community name is derived from Powderhorn Lake that is the centerpiece of the present-day Powderhorn Park. Located south of downtown, the community also features the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Hennepin History Museum, the Midtown Greenway trail, and numerous other establishments, many of which serve the Latin American and African diaspora.
The Powderhorn community contains a large portion of City Council Ward 9 and smalljer parts of Wards 8, 10, and 12. It is also located in legislative districts 62A, 62B, and a small portion of 63A.