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Brooklyn Park, MN

Founded 1850Hennepin CountyElev. 265 m
Population
84,349
Median home
$313,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
35
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Brooklyn Park

With about 84,349 residents, Brooklyn Park is one of Minnesota's notable places. Brooklyn Park was founded in 1850 and sits in Hennepin County. The median age is 35.4 and the median household income is $85,964. Homes carry a median value of $313,500, and about 70% of residents own where they live. Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
84,349
Median age
35.4
Median household income
$85,964
Per-capita income
$37,872
Poverty rate
10.3%
High-school grad or higher
88.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg. commute
22.2 min
Work from home
12.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White36.3%
Hispanic or Latino6.4%
Black30.1%
Asian19.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40%
Production, transportation & material moving21.3%
Sales & office17%
Service15.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.8%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$313,500
Median gross rent
$1,331/mo
Owner-occupied
69.8%
Median year built
1980
Households
29,265
Avg. household size
2.87

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Brooklyn Park has 35 public schools — 17 elementary, 5 middle, 9 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading43%
Math41%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

279Online Learning Program 9-12HighGrades 9–12
4126 - PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY - ISHighGrades 9–12
ALC CREDIT RECOVERYHighGrades 9–12
ALC INDEPENDENT STUDYHighGrades 9–12
ALC SENIOR HIGHHighGrades 9–12
Osseo ALC Alternative ProgramsHighGrades 9–12
PARK CENTER IB WORLD SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
Prairie Seeds High School AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
SAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12charter
279Online Learning Program 6-8MiddleGrades 6–8
Brooklyn Middle STEAM SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Noble Academy Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8charter
North View Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Prairie Seeds Middle School AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8charter

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime0% above national
Brooklyn Park386
Minnesota264
United States386
↑ 5% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime42% above national
Brooklyn Park2,771
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↓ 19% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

Brooklyn Park was founded in 1850 and sits in Hennepin County. Elevation ~265 m.

Map of Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park, MN
Where Brooklyn Park is
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Notable people from Brooklyn Park
Krissy Wendell-PohlTravis MorinSam DowerQuinton HookerRamon HumberBen YoudsKate Schipper
People searches in Brooklyn Park
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Nearby cities
Brooklyn Center (3 mi)Coon Rapids (5 mi)Fridley (5 mi)Maple Grove (6 mi)Plymouth (8 mi)Blaine (8 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Brooklyn Park, MN (5)

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

Steven Roger Jones, 58
Brooklyn Park · Hennepin County · 55428
AKA Steven R Jones
Daniel Edward Jones, 40
Brooklyn Park · 55429
Richard A Williams, 72
Brooklyn Park · Hennepin County · 55443
AKA Dick Williams, Dick Wilmus
Geoffrey Allen Carr, 40
Brooklyn Park · 55443
AKA G, Geoffrey Carr
Kevin Lee Rambo, 51
Brooklyn Park · Hennepin County · 55443
AKA John Francis Thomas, Cleave Gordon Erickson

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 Park — frequently asked

What is the population of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota?
Brooklyn Park has a population of about 84,349, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Brooklyn Park?
The median home value in Brooklyn Park is $313,500, and the median gross rent is $1,331/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Brooklyn Park safe? What is the crime rate?
Brooklyn Park Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 386 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — about equal to the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Brooklyn Park 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 Park?
Brooklyn Park has 35 public schools (17 elementary, 5 middle, 9 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Brooklyn Park?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Brooklyn Park. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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