Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Brooklyn Park, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

83,876

Median Agei

35.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

36.2%30,331

Black

29.7%24,935

Asian

20.2%16,912

Hispanic/Latino

7.1%5,938

Two or More

5.8%4,895

Other

0.9%740

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%125

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%1,786

High School Diploma

19.8%10,769

Some College (<1 yr)

7%3,801

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%6,977

Associate's Degree

13.1%7,159

Bachelor's Degree

21.9%11,920

Master's Degree

8.4%4,562

Professional Degree

1.4%769

Doctorate

1.1%602

HS or Higher

88.7%

BA or Higher

32.7%

Graduate+

10.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$336,200

Median Renti

$1,325

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.3%20,477

Renter-Occupied

29.7%8,671

Total Units

30,130

Homeownership

70.3%

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%787

$50K–$100K

1.1%220

$100K–$150K

2.1%440

$150K–$200K

5.2%1,073

$200K–$300K

25.5%5,221

$300K–$500K

51.4%10,519

$500K–$1M

10.5%2,147

$1M+

0.3%70

Rent Distribution

Under $500

282

$500–$750

181

$750–$1,000

470

$1,000–$1,250

2,695

$1,250–$1,500

2,008

$1,500–$2,000

1,789

$2,000+

1,035

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%175

2010–2019

6.1%1,837

2000–2009

11.4%3,434

1990–1999

12.9%3,880

1980–1989

17.8%5,362

1970–1979

25.4%7,651

1960–1969

12.7%3,821

1950–1959

8.1%2,433

1940–1949

2%588

1939 or earlier

3.1%949

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.3%21,946

Electricity

20.8%6,061

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%424

No Fuel

1.2%358

Other

1%301

Solar

0.1%36

Wood

0.1%16

Fuel Oil

0%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,891

Mean Household Incomei

$111,917

Per Capita Incomei

$38,978

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

45,798

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%777

$10K–$15K

2.9%842

$15K–$20K

3.1%908

$20K–$25K

2.3%678

$25K–$30K

1.8%533

$30K–$35K

1.8%531

$35K–$40K

3.4%991

$40K–$45K

3.3%968

$45K–$50K

4.1%1,189

$50K–$60K

5.9%1,715

$60K–$75K

8.1%2,367

$75K–$100K

14.9%4,332

$100K–$125K

11.4%3,325

$125K–$150K

8.8%2,563

$150K–$200K

12.7%3,711

$200K+

12.8%3,718

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

967

Residentsi

2,858

Avg. Tenant Renti

$533/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

34 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers650 homes96% occupied$598/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8293 homes93% occupied$400/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC22 homes98% occupied$379/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $89,891/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

86.4%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

11.3%

Low income$45K–$72K/yr

1.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $72K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

80% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84.6% of subsidized households are minority

18.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

21,63325.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,304

India

336

Korea

208

Philippines

140

China

114

Canada

106

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

43,287

Avg. Commutei

21.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

43,985

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,264(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.4%Insured

6.6%Uninsured