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Jordan, MN
City in Scott County, Minnesota.
Population
6,771
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,866
ZIP codes
0
Jordan and its ZIP codes
Jordan at a glance
- Jordan is about 26 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 133rd among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $110,057, 24% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $336,200 and median rent is $1,192 a month.
Local data for Jordan, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jordan, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,057
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$336,200
Median rent
$1,192/mo
Homeownership
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.9%
Median age
32.9
Average commute
32.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,798), Irish Americans (582), Norwegian Americans (472).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Jordan.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,996
63,836 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,901
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$716M
FY 2026, $4,747 per person
How people get to work
Jordan, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 32.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jordan, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
619
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
117
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jordan, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Jordan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarverCity | 6.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Belle PlaineCity | 7.6 mi | 6 |
| New PragueCity | 8.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Prior LakeCity | 9.9 mi | 16.3 |
| ChaskaCity | 10 mi | 17.1 |
| ShakopeeCity | 11 mi | 29.5 |
| CologneCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| HeidelbergCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| ChanhassenCity | 13 mi | 20.4 |
| Credit RiverCity | 13 mi | 23.4 |
| VictoriaCity | 13 mi | 9.1 |
| SavageCity | 14 mi | 15.6 |
| WaconiaCity | 15 mi | 5.6 |
| Eden PrairieCity | 15 mi | 32.5 |
| MontgomeryCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| Norwood Young AmericaCity | 16 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jordan, MN in?
- Jordan is in Scott County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Jordan, MN?
- About 6,771 people live in Jordan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jordan?
- Nearby places include Carver (6.1 mi), Belle Plaine (7.6 mi), New Prague (8.5 mi), Prior Lake (9.9 mi), Chaska (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023