Life in Brooklyn Center research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Brooklyn Center over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Brooklyn Center:
The population in Brooklyn Center is 32,811.
The median home value in Brooklyn Center is $292,292.
The median income in Brooklyn Center is $72,009.
The cost of living in Brooklyn Center is 101 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Brooklyn Center is $1,345.
The unemployment rate in Brooklyn Center is 6.1%.
The poverty rate in Brooklyn Center is 11.5%.
The average high in Brooklyn Center is 55.1° and the average low is 36.4°.
Crime in Brooklyn Center summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brooklyn Center. Key points include:
There were 1,009 total crimes in Brooklyn Center in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brooklyn Center is 3,200.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brooklyn Center is 742.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brooklyn Center is 2,458.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brooklyn Center is 51.04% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brooklyn Center / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,009 | 3,200.9 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 234 | 742.3 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 15.9 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 75 | 237.9 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 128 | 406.1 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 775 | 2,458.6 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 90 | 285.5 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 457 | 1,449.8 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 228 | 723.3 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Brooklyn Center summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brooklyn Center. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brooklyn Center is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brooklyn Center is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Brooklyn Center is $292,292.
The median income in Brooklyn Center is $72,009.
| Living Expense | Brooklyn Center | Minnesota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 108 | 100 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
The average high in Brooklyn Center is 55.1° and the average low is 36.4°.
There are 64.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.5 inches of precipitation each year with 54.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Brooklyn Center |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 64.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 54.1 |
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The current population in Brooklyn Center is 32,811. The population has increased 10.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32,811 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 33,109 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 33,298 | 8.3% |
| 2020 | 30,755 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 30,849 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 30,899 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 30,885 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 30,785 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 30,684 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 30,549 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 30,367 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 30,144 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 29,949 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 29,673 | - |
31.3% White with 10,281 White residents.
33.7% African American with 11,068 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 227 American Indian residents.
16.6% Asian with 5,463 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 25 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 1,391 Two Or More residents.
13.2% Hispanic with 4,338 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brooklyn Center | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31.3% | 76.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 33.7% | 6.7% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 16.6% | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 13.2% | 6.2% | 19.0% |
Brooklyn Center is 49.4% female with 16,201 female residents.
Brooklyn Center is 50.6% male with 16,610 male residents.
| Gender | Brooklyn Center | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Brooklyn Center completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Brooklyn Center completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Brooklyn Center completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Brooklyn Center completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Brooklyn Center completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Brooklyn Center completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Brooklyn Center completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Brooklyn Center completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Brooklyn Center completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brooklyn Center | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
5.9% of households in Brooklyn Center earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Brooklyn Center earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.1% of households in Brooklyn Center earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.8% of households in Brooklyn Center earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in Brooklyn Center earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.1% of households in Brooklyn Center earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.8% of households in Brooklyn Center earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.7% of households in Brooklyn Center earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.0% of households in Brooklyn Center earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.2% of households in Brooklyn Center earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brooklyn Center | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9% | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.1% | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.1% | 15.7% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.8% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.7% | 19.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.0% | 10.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |