Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd: City in Minnesota
About
Brainerd is a city located in the county of Crow Wing in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,590 and a population density of 409 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,449 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Brainerd
| Population : | 13,449 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Crow Wing County |
| Postal code : | 56401 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 33.25 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,217 feet / 371 meters |
| Capital city : | Brainerd is capital of Crow Wing County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1870 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:58:53 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 404 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.05% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brainerd is located at 46°21'29"N 94°12'3"W (46.3580200, -94.2008300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Brainerd
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brainerd decreased by 1.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,590 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,538 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,501 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,449 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,394 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,326 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,296 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,385 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,443 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,434 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,449 | 0.11% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Brainerd
1 Paul Bunyan Land
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Other Places in Brainerd
1 The City of Brainerd
501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN 56401 ➦ Show Map
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2 Daggett Brook Town Hall
14074 Co Rd 2, Brainerd, MN 56401 ➦ Show Map
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3 oak lawn town hall
MN-18, Brainerd, MN 56401 ➦ Show Map
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4 Brainerd City Engineer
City Hall, 501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN 56401 ➦ Show Map
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5 Long Lake Town Hall
9033 MN-25, Brainerd, MN 56401 ➦ Show Map
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6 Nokay Lake Town Hall
14214 Townhall Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401 ➦ Show Map
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7 Brainerd City Clerk
City Hall, 501 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN 56401 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Brainerd (25)
People born in Brainerd, including baseball player and coach Chief Bender, politician C. Elmer Anderson, novelist and biographer Delos W. Lovelace, .
List
- Rick Nolan (American politician) he was born in 17/12/1943
- Brock Larson (American martial artist) he was born in 23/08/1977
- Bullet Joe Bush (American baseball player) he was born in 27/11/1892
- Don Samuelson (American politician (1932-)) he was born in 23/08/1932
- John Moen (American musician)
- Kristen J. Amundson (American politician) she was born in 03/12/1949
- Michael S. Bennett (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1945
- Paul Koering (American politician) he was born in 17/12/1964
- Todd Revenig (former baseball player) he was born in 28/06/1969
- Jon Jelacic (American football player (1936-1993)) he was born in 19/12/1936
- Kathy Hogan (American politician) she was born in 01/02/1948
- James Sandy Smith (American ice hockey player (1967-)) he was born in 23/10/1967
- John Atherton (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1900
- Joe Haeg (American football offensive tackle) he was born in 11/03/1993
- Dennis Stamp (American professional wrestler and referee) he was born in 06/12/1946
- Artie Vierkant (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1986
- Tony Hanson (former Head coach of the Oita Heat Devils) he was born in 11/01/1983
- Kay Fliehr she was born in 21/07/1918
Schools in Brainerd
College & universities near Brainerd, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173203 | Central Lakes College-Brainerd | Brainerd (MN) | 56401-3900 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brainerd, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPL | Staples | First & Fourth Aves | RAIL |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Brainerd
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brainerd Post Office | Brainerd (MN) | 56401 |
Other cities in Crow Wing County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Crow Wing County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Breezy Point | 2,435 | City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Pequot Lakes | 2,305 | City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States |
| Cross Lake | 2,141 | City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Nisswa | 2,115 | City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Crow Wing | 2,098 | Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota |
| Bay Lake | 985 | Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota |
| Fort Ripley | 934 | Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota |
| Mission | 867 | City in Mission Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Emily | 841 | City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States |
| Garrison | 823 | City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, USA |
| Saint Mathias | 651 | Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota |
| Woodrow | 642 | Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota |
| Ironton | 554 | City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Deerwood | 520 | Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota |
| Wolford | 407 | Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States |
| Fifty Lakes | 406 | City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Brainerd distances to largest Minnesota cities
