Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Brooklyn Center is a mid-sized community located in Minnesota, within Hennepin County. The total population is 32,479. It ranks as the 31st most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brooklyn Center is 33.5 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. With 28.7% of the population under 18, Brooklyn Center has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brooklyn Center is $72,535. This is 19% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $274,300. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brooklyn Center is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 30.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (30.6%) is well below the state average of 75.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (31.3% vs 7.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (16.5% vs 6.4%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (15.2% vs 5.1%).

Education

24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brooklyn Center, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.