Population 31,978 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Brooklyn Center
Household size in Brooklyn Center
| Period | Brooklyn Center | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.98 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.98 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Brooklyn Center is a place of big households: 2.98 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.82, even as the national average fell. Only eight of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Brooklyn Center
| Period | Brooklyn Center | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.1 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.2 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.4 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.4, Brooklyn Center is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 33.7, even as the national median rose. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only four are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Brooklyn Center
| Period | Brooklyn Center | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Brooklyn Center: 19.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Minnesota city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Brooklyn Center
Renters in Brooklyn Center
| Period | Brooklyn Center | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.5% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.5% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in Brooklyn Center rent their homes (36.6%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in the Minneapolis area overall (29.3%). Among homeowners, 31.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.5 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Brooklyn Center
| Period | Brooklyn Center | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Brooklyn Center: just 5.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. That is in line with the rest of the Minneapolis area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Brooklyn Center
| Period | Brooklyn Center | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Brooklyn Center is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Brooklyn Center
| Period | Brooklyn Center | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,053 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,014 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,183 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,513 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$460 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in Brooklyn Center pays $1,513 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Minneapolis area as a whole ($1,603). Rent has climbed $460 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Brooklyn Center
Bachelor's degrees in Brooklyn Center
| Period | Brooklyn Center | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Brooklyn Center: 24.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.3 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Brooklyn Center
| Period | Brooklyn Center | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.6% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.4% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.2% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Brooklyn Center is close to the national rate: 87.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Minneapolis area as a whole (94.0%). The share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Brooklyn Center
| Period | Brooklyn Center | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Brooklyn Center is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Minneapolis area as a whole (4.0%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.1 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Brooklyn Center compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Center | 2.98 | 33.4 | 19.4% | 36.6% | 5.3% | 1963 | $1,513 | 24.0% | 87.8% | 4.8% |
| Brooklyn Park | 2.97 | 36.8 | 16.1% | 29.7% | 5.1% | 1984 | $1,721 | 33.4% | 89.2% | 3.9% |
| Robbinsdale | 2.29 | 40.0 | 11.9% | 29.0% | 4.7% | 1960 | $1,826 | 41.0% | 94.4% | 6.3% |
| Fridley | 2.59 | 35.9 | 16.3% | 37.0% | 8.0% | 1969 | $1,379 | 29.2% | 91.5% | 6.3% |
| Crystal | 2.41 | 39.2 | 8.3% | 22.9% | 4.7% | 1959 | $1,704 | 37.4% | 92.5% | 2.5% |
| Hilltop | 2.95 | 32.8 | 12.9% | 42.0% | 3.3% | 1971 | $1,127 | 8.4% | 65.0% | 15.8% |
| Columbia Heights | 2.52 | 38.4 | 12.3% | 34.1% | 6.1% | 1972 | $1,398 | 32.1% | 91.2% | 5.0% |
| New Hope | 2.27 | 40.1 | 14.0% | 47.4% | 6.1% | 1971 | $1,339 | 36.5% | 94.8% | 4.9% |
| Spring Lake Park | 2.66 | 40.3 | 16.4% | 29.7% | 3.2% | 1975 | $1,445 | 26.2% | 91.8% | 3.0% |
| New Brighton | 2.54 | 37.8 | 11.0% | 38.8% | 4.5% | 1976 | $1,479 | 46.9% | 94.9% | 2.2% |
| St. Anthony | 2.36 | 44.8 | 8.2% | 40.2% | 7.5% | 1973 | $1,427 | 57.6% | 96.3% | 1.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Brooklyn Center. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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