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Brooklyn Park, MN


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Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is 9 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Hennepin county. The city is part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area. The population of Brooklyn Park is 67,388.

The People and Families of Brooklyn Park

In Brooklyn Park, about 56% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Brooklyn Park.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brooklyn Park had a median family income of $64,297. Brooklyn Park is one of the richer cities in Minnesota. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Brooklyn Park political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $12,063. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Brooklyn Park Housing

Of the housing in Brooklyn Park, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Brooklyn Park than most places in Minnesota.

Commuting

In Brooklyn Park, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Brooklyn Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyBrooklyn Park Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBrooklyn Park Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Brooklyn Park Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Brooklyn Park Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Brooklyn Park Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 19%Brooklyn Park College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Brooklyn Park, MN

Comparing Brooklyn Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Women79
Age of the Population32
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times53
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime51
Low Property Crime53

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