Demographics & People — Brainerd, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,474 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~14,500 |
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| Median Age | 35.1 |
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| Total Households | 6,327 |
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| Family Households | 3,438 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0968 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,190 |
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| Black or African American | 230 |
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| Asian | 72 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 395 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,292 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,392 |
| Other groups | 1,835 |
| Irish | 1,815 |
| Norwegian | 1,477 |
| English | 1,193 |
| French (except Basque) | 899 |
| Swedish | 810 |
| Italian | 783 |
| Polish | 745 |
Language
| English Only | 13,042 |
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| Spanish | 141 |
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| Population 5+ | 13,323 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 865 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,207 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Brainerd, Minnesota.
