Jordan, Minnesota 121647 214405285 2008-05-23T12:16:58Z Nyttend 1960810 Countyt emplate {{Infobox Settlement |official_name = Jordan, Minnesota |settlement_type = [[City]] |nickname = |motto = <!-- Images --> |image_skyline = JordanCH.JPG |imagesize = 250px |image_caption = Old City Hall |image_flag = |image_seal = <!-- Maps --> |image_map = Scott_County_Minnesota_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Jordan_Highlighted.svg |mapsize = 250px |map_caption = Location of Jordan, Minnesota |image_map1 = |mapsize1 = |map_caption1 = <!-- Location --> |subdivision_type = [[List of countries|Country]] |subdivision_name = [[United States]] |subdivision_type1 = [[Political divisions of the United States|State]] |subdivision_name1 = [[Minnesota]] |subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Minnesota|County]] |subdivision_name2 = [[Scott County, Minnesota|Scott]] <!-- Government --> |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |leader_title1 = |leader_name1 = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area --> |unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = 6.8 |area_land_km2 = 6.8 |area_water_km2 = 0.1 |area_total_sq_mi = 2.6 |area_land_sq_mi = 2.6 |area_water_sq_mi = 0.0 <!-- Population --> |population_as_of = [[United States Census, 2000|2000]] |population_footnotes = |population_total = 3833 |population_density_km2 = 566.2 |population_density_sq_mi = 1466.5 <!-- General information --> |timezone = [[North American Central Time Zone|Central (CST)]] |utc_offset = -6 |timezone_DST = CDT |utc_offset_DST = -5 |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = 235 |elevation_ft = 771 |latd = 44 |latm = 40 |lats = 6 |latNS = N |longd = 93 |longm = 37 |longs = 57 |longEW = W <!-- Area/postal codes & others --> |postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] |postal_code = 55352 |area_code = [[Area code 952|952]] |blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] |blank_info = 27-32174{{GR|2}} |blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID |blank1_info = 0645735{{GR|3}} |website = [http://www.jordan.govoffice.com/ www.jordan.govoffice.com] |footnotes = }} '''Jordan''' is a city in [[Scott County, Minnesota|Scott County]], [[Minnesota]], [[United States]]. The population was 3,833 at the 2000 census. ==Geography== According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 2.6&nbsp;[[square mile]]s (6.8&nbsp;[[km²]]), of which, 2.6&nbsp;square miles (6.8&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.04&nbsp;square miles (0.1&nbsp;km²) of it (0.76%) is water. U.S. Highway [[U.S. Route 169|169]]; and State Highways [[Minnesota State Highway 21|21]] and [[Minnesota State Highway 282|282]] are three of the main routes in the community. ==Demographics== As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 3,833 people, 1,349 households, and 980 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,466.5 people per square mile (567.0/km²). There were 1,423 housing units at an average density of 544.4/sq&nbsp;mi (210.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.08% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.50% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.60% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.18% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 3.10% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.54% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.60% of the population. There were 1,349 households out of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.31. In the city the population was spread out with 33.5% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $47,468, and the median income for a family was $53,363. Males had a median income of $36,206 versus $26,806 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,217. About 1.9% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. == Local culture == ''Heimatfest'', a German heritage festival, is held every September. Festivities include a [[5K]] run, a [[parade]], car shows, and fireworks at Lagoon Park. Home of the Robert Patterson Post #3 Jordan Legion Baseball Team. Post #3 won league, district, state and regional tournaments in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Local celebrities include playmates [[Nicole, Erica and Jaclyn Dahm]], one of whom married the son of Doctor Phil == Sex abuse scandal == Beginning in 1983, Jordan was swept up in an instance of what has been called [[satanic ritual abuse]]. Twenty-four adults were arrested and charged with acts of sexual abuse, child pornography and other crimes.<ref>[http://www.petdance.com/actionpark/bigblack/jordan/ Jordan, Minnesota<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> According to Jordan native Tom Dubbe, the scandal began with the arrest of 26-year-old James Rud on sex abuse charges. Rud undoubtedly had a history of child molestation, but "once Rud was arrested he was given a difficult choice by Minnesota's first woman county attorney, Kathleen Morris. Morris suggested: Name names and we'll go easier on you."<ref>[http://www.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/categories/nonfiction/nightmares_and_secrets_the_real_story_of_the_1984_child_sexual_abuse_scandal_in_jordan_minnesota.php Book Review: Nightmares and Secrets: The Real Story of the 1984 Child Sexual Abuse Scandal in Jordan, Minnesota by Tom Dubbe, Ph.D<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Before long, many people were implicated in the scandal, and the case earned national press coverage. Ultimately, the accused were exonerated of any wrongdoing, because the county attorney was afraid the children would collapse under cross examination.<ref>[http://www.petdance.com/actionpark/bigblack/jordan/ Jordan, Minnesota<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The incident is mentioned by Justice [[Antonin Scalia]] in his dissenting opinion in the case of [[Maryland v. Craig]]. He argues that the right to confront one's accusers is essential to protecting innocent defendants against "a child's distorted or coerced recollections" in the face of "misguided investigative techniques."<ref>[http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/89-478.ZD.html Maryland v. Craig, 497 U.S. 836 (1990)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The song ''Jordan, Minnesota'' by the band [[Big Black]] was written about the incident. ==References== {{reflist}} == External links == * [http://www.jordanchamber.org/history.htm Town History] * [http://www.jordannews.com/ ''Jordan Independent'' newspaper site] {{Scott County, Minnesota}} [[Category:Cities in Minnesota]] [[Category:Scott County, Minnesota]] [[io:Jordan, Minnesota]] [[nl:Jordan (Minnesota)]] [[pt:Jordan (Minnesota)]] [[vo:Jordan (Minnesota)]]