Population 83,877 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Brooklyn Park
Household size in Brooklyn Park
| Period | Brooklyn Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.92 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.99 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.97 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Brooklyn Park is a place of big households: 2.97 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has crept up from 2.92 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 Park
| Period | Brooklyn Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.2 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.8 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Brooklyn Park is 36.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 33.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast.
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 Park
| Period | Brooklyn Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Brooklyn Park: 16.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Only four of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have 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 Park
Renters in Brooklyn Park
| Period | Brooklyn Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.0% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.7% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Brooklyn Park own their homes; 29.7% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 30.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northeast. The renter share is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Park
| Period | Brooklyn Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.1% of homes in Brooklyn Park are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Minneapolis area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.3 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 Park
| Period | Brooklyn Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Brooklyn Park was built around 1984, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the Minneapolis area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1980. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Park
| Period | Brooklyn Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,144 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,177 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,332 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,721 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$577 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in Brooklyn Park pays $1,721 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $577 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.0% of the typical renter's income, 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 Park
Bachelor's degrees in Brooklyn Park
| Period | Brooklyn Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.7% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.4% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Brooklyn Park as nationally: 33.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Minneapolis area as a whole (45.4%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 Park
| Period | Brooklyn Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.8% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Brooklyn Park is close to the national rate: 89.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Minneapolis area (94.0%). Only 12 of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Park
| Period | Brooklyn Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Brooklyn Park runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 Park 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 Park | 2.97 | 36.8 | 16.1% | 29.7% | 5.1% | 1984 | $1,721 | 33.4% | 89.2% | 3.9% |
| Brooklyn Center | 2.98 | 33.4 | 19.4% | 36.6% | 5.3% | 1963 | $1,513 | 24.0% | 87.8% | 4.8% |
| Fridley | 2.59 | 35.9 | 16.3% | 37.0% | 8.0% | 1969 | $1,379 | 29.2% | 91.5% | 6.3% |
| Osseo | 2.27 | 43.7 | 3.0% | 45.2% | 3.8% | 1980 | $1,565 | 43.0% | 98.3% | 4.3% |
| Spring Lake Park | 2.66 | 40.3 | 16.4% | 29.7% | 3.2% | 1975 | $1,445 | 26.2% | 91.8% | 3.0% |
| Champlin | 2.77 | 42.6 | 12.0% | 11.9% | 3.8% | 1988 | $1,785 | 37.8% | 97.3% | 3.9% |
| Crystal | 2.41 | 39.2 | 8.3% | 22.9% | 4.7% | 1959 | $1,704 | 37.4% | 92.5% | 2.5% |
| New Hope | 2.27 | 40.1 | 14.0% | 47.4% | 6.1% | 1971 | $1,339 | 36.5% | 94.8% | 4.9% |
| Coon Rapids | 2.63 | 39.4 | 12.5% | 25.2% | 3.0% | 1981 | $1,603 | 26.8% | 93.7% | 4.5% |
| Robbinsdale | 2.29 | 40.0 | 11.9% | 29.0% | 4.7% | 1960 | $1,826 | 41.0% | 94.4% | 6.3% |
| Hilltop | 2.95 | 32.8 | 12.9% | 42.0% | 3.3% | 1971 | $1,127 | 8.4% | 65.0% | 15.8% |
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 Park. 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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