Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Brooklyn Center: city in Hennepin County, Minnesota
About
Brooklyn Center is a city located in the county of Hennepin in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 30,104 and a population density of 1,387 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 30,253 inhabitants.
The city was created 174 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Brooklyn Center
| Population | 30,253 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| County | Hennepin County |
| Phone Area Codes | 763 |
| Area | 21.71 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.0761,-93.3327 |
| Altitude | 853 feet / 260 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1852 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:41:56 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,394 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.49% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Brooklyn Center is located at 45°4'34"N 93°19'58"W (45.0760800, -93.3327300). It has 4 neighbors: Brooklyn Park, Fridley, Minneapolis and Robbinsdale.
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Sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 0 to 15 mph.
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The population of Brooklyn Center increased by 0.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30,104 | - | census |
| 2011 | 30,484 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 30,792 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 30,839 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,815 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,854 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 30,950 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 30,954 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,887 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,690 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30,253 | -1.44% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 37,190 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 35,726 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 39,143 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 35,744 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 80.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 13.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 79.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,813 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 17.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.0% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $456,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,288 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $755 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,522 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,016 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.62 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 142,737 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 315,605 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 450,235 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,394,195 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $38,462 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $96,522 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $44,618 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,601 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,005 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,120 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 400 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,838 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 215 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,984 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,599.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.75 |
People born in Brooklyn Center (4)
People born in Brooklyn Center, including Film and television director Dennie Gordon, politician Debra Hilstrom, Steve Yeager, .
More notable people
- John Wingard (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1927
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Brooklyn Center, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174376 | North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park (MN) | 55445 |
| 173708 | Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park (MN) | 55445 |
| 456135 | Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park | Spring Lake Park (MN) | 55432 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Brooklyn Center, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
| MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Brooklyn Center.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Center Post Office | Minneapolis (MN) | 55429 |
Other cities in Hennepin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hennepin County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Brooklyn Park | 79,574 | The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Maple Grove | 72,881 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Eden Prairie | 64,894 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| West Co on Rapids | 62,528 | A city in Anoka County, Minnesota. |
| Minnetonka | 55,370 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Edina | 52,477 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Minnetonka Mills | 50,117 | A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Saint Louis Park | 48,821 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Richfield | 36,237 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States |
| Champlin | 25,049 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| Crystal | 22,581 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States |
| New Hope | 20,641 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| Hopkins | 18,208 | University in Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Brooklyn Center distances to largest Minnesota cities