Southwest Minneapolis, MN — Church Planting
This area covers approximately 9 x 10 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. It includes the cities of Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, and Edina.
The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 215,000 people. The area has experienced steady population growth for 30 years, and this is projected to continue. In 2000 the area was 2% Hispanic, 3% Black, and 4% Asian. In 1990, 30% of the population was 25 or under.
The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the areas of retail trades, manufacturing, and finance.
In 1990 the median home price was about $126,000. There were about 55,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $625. The average home was built in 1970. There was an average of 2.37 people per household.
In 1990, 43% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.
According to the current directories there appears to be 1 Southern Baptist church in the area.
For further information:
You can easily find general 2000 Census data for any city or county in the area. Go to www.census.gov and click on "American Fact Finder." For more religious information about the area, check the churches listed in the online yellow pages (such as qwestdex.com) or contact a local chamber of commerce. For precise growth projections, see http://www.mnplan.state.mn.us/pdf/cntypop2.pdf.
Map of Area | Map of Southwest Minneapolis
| Total 2000 Population | 214,882 | 1990 Census Housing | ||
| Hispanic | 4,301 | 2.00% | Median housing value | $126,184 |
| Black | 5,386 | 2.50% | Housing units | 55,234 |
| Asian | 7,667 | 3.60% | Average home built in | 1970 |
| Speak English only | 94% | Average monthly rent | $625 | |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |||
| Population Trends | ||||
| 1970 | 149,102 | 1990 Census Education | ||
| 1980 | 159,280 | 6.80% | Undergrad or grad degrees | 42.92% |
| 1990 | 194,095 | 21.90% | ||
| 2000 | 214,882 | 10.70% | 1990 Census Age | |
| Population 25 and under | 30.44% | |||
| 1990 Employment by Industry | ||||
| Retail trades | 16.49% | |||
| Manufacturing | 16.49% | |||
| Finance | 12.02% | |||
| Median household income | $46,999 |
Zip codes: 55305, 55343, 55344, 55345, 55346, 55347, 55410, 55416, 55423, 55424, 55426, 55435, 55436, 55439
