Demographics & People — New Brighton, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 22,900 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~22,300 |
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| Median Age | 37.0 |
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| Total Households | 9,251 |
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| Family Households | 5,490 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4562 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,900 |
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| Black or African American | 3,088 |
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| Asian | 1,173 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,032 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 5,832 |
| Other groups | 4,569 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,050 |
| Norwegian | 2,729 |
| Irish | 2,166 |
| Swedish | 2,053 |
| Subsaharan African | 1,796 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,741 |
| English | 1,533 |
| Polish | 1,276 |
Language
| English Only | 17,619 |
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| Spanish | 1,068 |
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| Population 5+ | 21,064 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 928 |
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| Population 18+ | 17,412 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.9% |
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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 New Brighton, Minnesota.
