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Population Review

Brainerd city, MN — Population & Demographics

Brainerd city, MN has a population of 14,474. The median household income is $53,705 and the median age is 36.1.

14,474

Population

$53,705

Median Income

$178,600

Median Home Value

36.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White91.1%
Black or African American1.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$53,705

Median Household Income

$29,935

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$178,600

Median Home Value

$848

Median Rent

57.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.0%

High School+

19.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.3%

Drive Alone

79.0%

Public Transit

4.5%

Work From Home

18.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

18.3%

Foreign Born

97.9%

Non-English at Home

7.6%

Veterans

20.0%

With Disability

93.2%

Health Insurance

94.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management28.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services13.1%
Manufacturing11.6%
Construction9.4%
Information6.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate5.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.3%
Retail Trade3.0%
Public Administration2.5%
Transportation & Warehousing0.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Brainerd city, MN has a population of 14,474 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Brainerd city, MN is $53,705, with 13.5% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Brainerd city, MN is $178,600, with median rent at $848.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.