Brainerd

Overview for Brainerd, MN

14,053 people live in Brainerd, where the median age is 36 and the average individual income is $25,845. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

14,053

Total Population

36 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$25,845

Average individual Income

Around Brainerd, MN

There's plenty to do around Brainerd, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

76
Very Walkable
Walking Score
67
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Dennis Drummond Wine Co, Dough Bros Woodfire Kitchen, and Loco Espress Coffee House And Boutique.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3 miles 16 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 2.3 miles 23 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 0.52 miles 14 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 0.16 miles 22 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 0.56 miles 13 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining · $ 1.3 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Brainerd, MN

Brainerd has 6,129 households, with an average household size of 2.18. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Brainerd do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 14,053 people call Brainerd home. The population density is 1,158.55 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

14,053

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36

Median Age

47.21 / 52.79%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
6,129

Total Households

2.18

Average Household Size

$25,845

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Brainerd, MN

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Brainerd. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Garfield Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 4th
2/5
Harrison Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 4th
2/5
Lincoln Education Center
PUBLIC
2nd - 12th
1/5
St Francis Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Montessori School Of Brainerd
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Oak Street Christian School
PRIVATE
1st - 7th
No rating available
Brainerd Senior High
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Lowell Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 4th
5/5
Riverside Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Independent School District 181 Learning Center
PUBLIC
K - 12th
1/5
Middle Level Alternative Program
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
2/5
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5

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