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Bricelyn

Minnesota · 348 residents · 0.29 sq mi
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Bricelyn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,964. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $35,000. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
348
−8%since 2000
from 379 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,200 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
−4%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2553123704284851990201020202024Bricelyn
2024392
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,964
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,162
+51%since 2000
from $15,340 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−1%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(364)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(36)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(285)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(49)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other4.5%(15)
Diversity Score41.6%(145)
Diversity Score
42
+337%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+82%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bricelyn, Minnesota?

Bricelyn, Minnesota has about 348 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bricelyn, Minnesota?

The typical household in Bricelyn, Minnesota earns about $36,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bricelyn, Minnesota expensive?

In Bricelyn, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $35,000, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Bricelyn, Minnesota?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bricelyn, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bricelyn, Minnesota?

About 24.3% of people in Bricelyn, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bricelyn, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bricelyn, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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