Brooklyn Center, MN

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2023 Population

32,811

0.9% 1-year decline

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic(DFL) Party

2023 Median Age

32.8

1.23% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.5%

16.3% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$72,009

1.86% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$261,100

8.43% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

16,203

2.06% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Brooklyn Center, MN had a population of 32.8k people with a median age of 32.8 and a median household income of $72,009. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Brooklyn Center, MN declined from 33,109 to 32,811, a −0.9% decrease and its median household income grew from $70,692 to $72,009, a 1.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Brooklyn Center, MN are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (33.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (31.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (16.6%), Other (Hispanic) (6.58%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.24%).

None of the households in Brooklyn Center, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89% of the residents in Brooklyn Center, MN are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Brooklyn Center, MN was $261,100, and the homeownership rate was 61.9%.

Most people in Brooklyn Center, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Brooklyn Center, MN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Brooklyn Center, MN is home to a population of 32.8k people, from which 89% are citizens. As of 2023, 21.5% of Brooklyn Center, MN residents were born outside of the country (7.04k people).

In 2023, there were 1.08 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.1k people) in Brooklyn Center, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.46k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89%

2023 Citizenship

87.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 89% of Brooklyn Center, MN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Brooklyn Center, MN was 87.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Brooklyn Center, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brooklyn Center, MN

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.1k ± 1.09k
White (Non-Hispanic)
10.3k ± 761
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.46k ± 738

13.2%

Hispanic Population

4.34k people

13.2% of the people in Brooklyn Center, MN are hispanic (4.34k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Brooklyn Center, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
53,321 ± 5,642 people
Somalia
38,263 ± 4,786 people
India
30,262 ± 4,259 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 53,321 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 38,263 and India with 30,262.

Foreign-Born Population

21.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.04k people

22.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.51k people

As of 2023, 21.5% of Brooklyn Center, MN residents (7.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brooklyn Center, MN was 22.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Brooklyn Center, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
455 ± 152
Gulf War (2001-)
137 ± 76
Korea
75 ± 44

Brooklyn Center, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Brooklyn Center, MN employs 16.2k people. The largest industries in Brooklyn Center, MN are Manufacturing (3,133 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,107 people), and Retail Trade (1,695 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($71,921), Information ($69,250), and Public Administration ($59,042).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,089. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

16.2k

2023 Value

± 973

−2.06%

1 Year decline

± 8.57%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Brooklyn Center, MN declined at a rate of −2.06%, from 16.5k employees to 16.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brooklyn Center, MN, are Production Occupations (2,138 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,843 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1,235 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brooklyn Center, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16.2k

2023 Value

± 973

−2.06%

1 Year decline

± 8.57%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Brooklyn Center, MN declined at a rate of −2.06%, from 16.5k employees to 16.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brooklyn Center, MN, are Manufacturing (3,133 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,107 people), and Retail Trade (1,695 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brooklyn Center, MN, though some of these residents may live in Brooklyn Center, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,368

Median earning men ± $3,254

$38,486

Median earning women ± $2,253

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($70,319), Information ($68,250), and Public Administration ($58,646).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($87,917), Public Administration ($59,306), and Construction ($56,875).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Y-Axis

2.26%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Brooklyn Center, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (50.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (0.738%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2018, universities in Brooklyn Center, MN awarded 31 degrees. The student population of Brooklyn Center, MN in 2017 is skewed towards women, with 38 male students and 87 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Brooklyn Center, MN are White (17 and 54.8%), followed by Black or African American (10 and 32.3%), Asian (4 and 12.9%), and Two or More Races (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2017 there were 125 students enrolled in Brooklyn Center, MN, 30.4% men and 69.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 67 records, of which 70.1% were women and 29.9% men.

Completions

Student Diversity

University

In N/A, N/A men were awarded degrees from institutions in Brooklyn Center, MN, which is N/A times N/A than the N/A female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2018, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 17 degrees mean that there were 1.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 10 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.877% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.991% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (962k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Brooklyn Center, MN was $261,100 in 2023, which is 0.861 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $240,800 to $261,100, a 8.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Brooklyn Center, MN is 61.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Brooklyn Center, MN have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brooklyn Center, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Brooklyn Center, MN is $72,009. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Brooklyn Center, MN was Census Tract 203.03 with a value of $94,095, followed by Census Tract 203.01 and Census Tract 205, with respective values of $93,879 and $87,228.

Housing

Property

$261,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,212

$6,994

Median Property Taxes

±$550

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Brooklyn Center, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Brooklyn Center, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.9%

Homeownership

2023

67.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 61.9% of the housing units in Brooklyn Center, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Brooklyn Center, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 203.03
Census Tract 203.01
Census Tract 205

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Brooklyn Center, MN was Census Tract 203.03 with a value of $94,095, followed by Census Tract 203.01 and Census Tract 205, with respective values of $93,879 and $87,228.

The following map shows all of the places in Brooklyn Center, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,009

Median Household Income

± $5,873

11.3k

Number of Households

± 843

In 2023, the median household income of the 11.3k households in Brooklyn Center, MN grew to $72,009 from the previous year's value of $70,692.

The following chart displays the households in Brooklyn Center, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Brooklyn Center, MN is from Minnesota.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2022, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.267% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (67.9%)
Carpooled (13.9%)
Worked At Home (12.3%)

In 2023, 67.9% of workers in Brooklyn Center, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.9%) and those who worked at home (12.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brooklyn Center, MN have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.54% of the workforce in Brooklyn Center, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Brooklyn Center, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Brooklyn Center, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Brooklyn Center, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brooklyn Center, MN (3.76k out of 32.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brooklyn Center, MN is Black, followed by White and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.2% of the population of Brooklyn Center, MN has health coverage, with 41.7% on employee plans, 29.8% on Medicaid, 8.89% on Medicare, 9.63% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hennepin County, MN see 818 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.245% increase from the previous year (816 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 966 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 198 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Hennepin County, MN.

818 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hennepin County, MN

Primary care physicians in Hennepin County, MN see an average of 818 patients per year. This represents a 0.245% increase from the previous year (816 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hennepin County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.1% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.77%

Uninsured

41.7%

Employer Coverage

29.8%

Medicaid

8.89%

Medicare

9.63%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brooklyn Center, MN declined by 12.1% from 9.97% to 8.77%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Brooklyn Center, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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