Central, Minneapolis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location of Central within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| City | Minneapolis |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 3.024 sq mi (7.83 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 56,077 |
| • Density | 18,544/sq mi (7,159.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
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55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55411, 55415, 55454, 55487
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| Area code(s) | 612 |
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 18,952 | — | |
| 1990 | 21,158 | 11.6% | |
| 2000 | 24,149 | 14.1% | |
| 2010 | 29,725 | 23.1% | |
| 2020 | 53,093 | 78.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 56,077 | 88.7% | |
The Central Minneapolis community is located in the central part of the city, consisting of 6 smaller official neighborhoods, and includes Downtown Minneapolis and the central business district. It also includes the many old flour mills, the Mill District, and other historical and industrial areas of Downtown Minneapolis. It also includes some high-density residential areas surrounding it, excluding areas east of the Mississippi River. Businesses based in the Central area include the corporate headquarters of Target, US Bank, and the broadcast facilities of Minnesota CBS station WCCO-TV.
Official neighborhoods in the Central community
- Downtown East
- Downtown West where most of the high-rise office buildings are located
- Elliot Park
- Loring Park
- North Loop commonly referred to as the Warehouse District
- Stevens Square/Loring Heights
Gallery
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Downtown Minneapolis Panorama
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White U.S. Bancorp towers reflected in the Capella Tower.
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Downtown Minneapolis from Lake Calhoun.
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Minneapolis Skyline from Target Field.
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Wells Fargo Center from the Foshay Tower
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IDS Center, the tallest building in Minneapolis and Minnesota
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The Foshay Tower
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33 South Sixth, also known as the City Center.
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Target Plaza South, the headquarters of Target Corporation, lit up multicolored during the winter.
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The Carlyle, the tallest residential building in Minneapolis.
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The Hennepin County Government Center, the site of the Occupy Minnesota protests.
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The CenturyLink Building, the 17th tallest building in Minneapolis.
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US Bank Plaza, the 6th tallest building in Minneapolis.
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US Bancorp Center
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Fifth Street Towers
Images for kids
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View of downtown Minneapolis from the Stone Arch Bridge.
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The Hennepin County Government Center, the site of the Occupy Minnesota protests.
