Corcoran, Minneapolis

Corcoran
Location of Corcoran within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Location of Corcoran within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Interactive map of Corcoran
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
CityMinneapolis
CommunityPowderhorn
Founded1849
City Council Ward9
Government
 • Council MemberJason Chavez
Area
 • Total
0.457 sq mi (1.18 km2)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
4,708
 • Density10,300/sq mi (3,980/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55406, 55407
Area code612
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19803,760—
19903,635−3.3%
20004,22816.3%
20103,942−6.8%
20204,70819.4%

Corcoran is a neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The neighborhood is bordered by Longfellow and Howe neighborhoods to the east, Phillips to the north, Powderhorn Park to the west and Standish to the south. Its official boundaries are East Lake Street to the north, Hiawatha Avenue to the east, East 36th Street to the south, and Cedar Avenue to the west. It is entirely located within Minneapolis City Council Ward 9[3] and legislative district 63A.[4]

Corcoran is home to Minneapolis South High School. The seasonal Midtown Farmers' Market, a project of the Corcoran Neighborhood Organization, operates weekly on a site in the neighborhood.[5] 44°56′33″N 93°14′27″W / 44.9425°N 93.2407°W / 44.9425; -93.2407[6]

The Corcoran neighborhood is known for its public art and strong sense of community among neighbors.

Demographics

Race/ethnicity
2000[8] 2010[8] 2020[8]
Number % Number % Number %
White alone 2,004 47.40 1,886 47.84 2,017 44.70
Black alone 656 15.52 505 12.81 883 19.57
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 897 21.22 1,109 28.13 1,130 25.04
Native American alone 178 4.21 162 4.11 104 2.30
Asian alone 190 4.49 107 2.71 107 2.37
Other race alone 47 1.11 24 0.61 32 0.71
Pacific Islander alone 1 0.02 2 0.05 0 0.00
Two or more races 255 6.03 147 3.73 239 5.30
Total 4,228 100.0 3,942 100.0 4,512 100.0

References

  1. ↑ "Corcoran neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN), 55406, 55407 detailed profile". City-Data. 2011. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Corcoran neighborhood data". Minnesota Compass. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Find My Ward". City of Minneapolis. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Metro Area Legislative Districts" (PDF). Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  5. ↑ Rosenblum, Gail (August 3, 2009). "Small potatoes, yes, but Midtown Market vies for No. 1". Minneapolis Star Tribune. Retrieved September 3, 2009.
  6. ↑ Corcoran, Minneapolis, MN. Google Earth. Retrieved 2011-03-09.
  7. ↑ Corcoran, Minneapolis, MN. Google Earth. Retrieved 2011-03-09.
  8. 1 2 3 "2000 - 2020 Minneapolis demographic changes by neighborhood dashboard". www.minneapolismn.gov. Retrieved June 13, 2024.