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Jordan, MN


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Jordan, Minnesota

Jordan, Minnesota, in Scott county, is 15 miles SW of Eden Prairie, Minnesota (center to center) and 28 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul area. There are 3,833 residents in Jordan.

The People and Families of Jordan

In Jordan, about 57% of adults are married. The faces of Jordan are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city.

Males are more numerous in Jordan than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jordan had a median family income of $53,363.

Political Inclinations

Jordan folks tended to give their money ($1,250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Jordan Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Jordan that were owner-occupied was 82%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Jordan, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Jordan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Jordan Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Jordan Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Jordan Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Jordan, MN

Comparing Jordan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women87
Racial Diversity78
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Property Taxes44
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

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