Brookston, Minnesota
Brookston: City in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States
About
Brookston is a city located in the county of Saint Louis in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 141 and a population density of 100 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 140 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Brookston
| Population : | 140 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Saint Louis County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 1.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,227 feet / 374 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:54:18 (25th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 55711 |
| Density : | 99 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.71% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brookston is located at 46°52'4"N 92°36'14"W (46.8677200, -92.6038000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brookston decreased by 0.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 141 | - | census |
| 2011 | 141 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 141 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 141 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 141 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 140 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 142 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 142 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 141 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 141 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 140 | -0.71% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 30,981 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 33,118 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 31,407 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 33,118 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 25.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 97.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,234 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 21,332 |
Brookston zip code is 55711.
County name: St. Louis, County
fips: 27137
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 21,332 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $103,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $988 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $408 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $609 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 35 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,847 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.22 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 38,030 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 159,198 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 891,718 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 361,915 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,149 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,289 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,852 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 929 |
| 2019 total employment : | 10,999 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 423,701 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 3.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,244 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,746 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,576 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 785 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 46 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,615 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 256 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,293 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 39.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 835.71 |
Schools in Brookston
College & universities near Brookston, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380368 | Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Cloquet (MN) | 55720-2342 |
| 173461 | Lake Superior College | Duluth (MN) | 55811-3399 |
| 174899 | The College of Saint Scholastica | Duluth (MN) | 55811-4199 |
| 173470 | Cosmetology Careers Unlimited College of Hair Skin and Nails | Duluth (MN) | 55802 |
| 174233 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | Duluth (MN) | 55812 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brookston, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUL | Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota | 4426 Grand Ave. | BUS |
| DUU | Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota | 175 Kirby Student Union | BUS |
Post offices near Brookston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brookston Post Office | Brookston (MN) | 55711 |
| Saginaw Post Office | Saginaw (MN) | 55779 |
| Cloqu Post Office | Cloquet (MN) | 55720 |
| Sawyer Post Office | Sawyer (MN) | 55780 |
| Floodwood Post Office | Floodwood (MN) | 55736 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Brookston , Indiana city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 1,541 people.
Other cities in Saint Louis County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Louis County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hibbing | 15,716 | City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States |
| Hermantown | 9,504 | City in St. |
| Virginia | 8,299 | City in St. |
| Chisholm | 4,803 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Grant | 4,107 | City in Washington County, Minnesota |
| Eveleth | 3,536 | City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States |
| Ely | 3,325 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Proctor | 3,006 | City in St. |
| Mountain Iron | 2,816 | City in St. |
| Grand Lake | 2,790 | Township in St. |
| Lakewood | 2,271 | Urban township in St. |
| Duluth | 2,121 | City in Minnesota, United States; county seat of St. |
| Hoyt Lakes | 1,927 | City in St. |
| Gilbert | 1,761 | City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States |
| Babbitt | 1,471 | City in St. |
| Fredenberg | 1,339 | Township in St. |
