Jordan is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Jordan’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The education level of Jordan citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 24.64% of adults in Jordan have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Jordan in 2022 was $35,496, which is middle income relative to Minnesota, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $141,984 for a family of four. However, Jordan contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Jordan is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Jordan home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Jordan residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Jordan include German, Irish, Norwegian, English, and Czech.
The most common language spoken in Jordan is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and African languages.
