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Brooks

Minnesota · 141 residents · 1.152 sq mi
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Brooks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,386. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,000. Households here earn about 43% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141
Unchangedsince 2000
from 141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
−10%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
951221481742011990201020202024Brooks
2024133
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,386
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,182
+38%since 2000
from $13,947 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing16.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information1.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $230 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+6%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian1.4%(2)
Other12.7%(18)
Diversity Score29.7%(42)
Diversity Score
30
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+125%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
41.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
34.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
36.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
39.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.6%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooks, Minnesota?

Brooks, Minnesota has about 141 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooks, Minnesota?

The typical household in Brooks, Minnesota earns about $32,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooks, Minnesota expensive?

In Brooks, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $59,000, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Brooks, Minnesota?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brooks, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooks, Minnesota?

About 15.3% of people in Brooks, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooks, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooks, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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