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Brooklyn Center, MN

Founded 1852Hennepin CountyElev. 260 m
Population
32,811
Median home
$261,100
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
18
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Brooklyn Center

Brooklyn Center is a city in Minnesota with about 32,811 residents. Brooklyn Center was founded in 1852 and sits in Hennepin County. The median age is 32.8 and the median household income is $72,009. Homes carry a median value of $261,100, and about 62% of residents own where they live. Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
32,811
Median age
32.8
Median household income
$72,009
Per-capita income
$29,996
Poverty rate
11.5%
High-school grad or higher
88.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
Unemployment
6.1%
Avg. commute
22.7 min
Work from home
12.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White31.3%
Hispanic or Latino13.2%
Black33.7%
Asian16.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34%
Production, transportation & material moving21.6%
Service19.6%
Sales & office17.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$261,100
Median gross rent
$1,345/mo
Owner-occupied
61.9%
Median year built
1962
Households
11,306
Avg. household size
2.87

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Brooklyn Center has 18 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading18%
Math15%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Brooklyn Center Early College AcadHighGrades 9–12
Brooklyn Center High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Brooklyn Center Independent StudyHighGrades 9–12
Brooklyn Center Summer SchoolHighGrades 9–12
INSIGHT SCHOOL OF MINNESOTAHighGrades 6–12
School #538HighGrades 6–12
Brooklyn Center Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Brooklyn Center Middle School ALCMiddleGrades 6–8
Brooklyn Center Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Evergreen Park Elementary-STEMElementaryGrades -1–5
GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
New Millennium Academy CharterElementarycharter
NORTHPORT ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
Progeny Academy Charter SchoolElementarycharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime94% above national
Brooklyn Center749
Minnesota264
United States386
↑ 115% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime28% above national
Brooklyn Center2,490
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↓ 38% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Brooklyn Center Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Brooklyn Center.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Hennepin County
Cold waveVery High
HailVery High
Strong windVery High
TornadoVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Heat waveRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Brooklyn Center is in Hennepin County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Brooklyn Center was founded in 1852 and sits in Hennepin County. Elevation ~260 m.

Map of Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Center, MN
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Brooklyn Center, MN (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.

Anthony Cosey, 61
Brooklyn Center · 55429
AKA Anthony Moore, Anthony N Cosey

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Brooklyn Center — frequently asked

What is the population of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota?
Brooklyn Center has a population of about 32,811, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Brooklyn Center?
The median home value in Brooklyn Center is $261,100, and the median gross rent is $1,345/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Brooklyn Center safe? What is the crime rate?
Brooklyn Center Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 749 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Brooklyn Center face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hennepin County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, strong wind.
How many schools are in Brooklyn Center?
Brooklyn Center has 18 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Brooklyn Center?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Brooklyn Center. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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