Demographics in Brainerd, MN

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Brainerd?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

14,474

Male

6,872

47.5%

Female

7,602

52.5%

Median Age

36.1

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

91.1%

Black

1.6%

Hispanic

2.7%

Asian

0.5%

Two or More

3.3%

Other

1.9%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

13.3%

High School or Higher

36.8%

Foreign Born

1.1%

Veterans

5.9%

Married

33.3%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Brainerd, MN has a population of 14,474 with a median age of 36.1. The racial makeup is 91.1% White, 2.7% Hispanic, 1.6% Black. About 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.1%.