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Brainerd, Minnesota, in Crow Wing county, is 55 miles N of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 105 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 13,178.
In Brainerd, about 41% of adults are married. Lots of people in Brainerd live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.
The government tells us that Brainerd features an unusually large number of women.
In 2000, Brainerd had a median family income of $35,212.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Brainerd residents, with $7,800. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Brainerd, 54% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. Residential property taxes remain low i Brainerd.
In Brainerd, 90% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Comparing Brainerd to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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