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Brooks

Minnesota · 117 residents · 1.152 sq mi
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Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
117
−17%since 2000
from 141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
102 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+19%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
951221481742011990201020202024Brooks
2024133
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,543
+112%since 2000
from $13,947 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$350
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $230 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
25.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(100)
Black2.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.5%(20)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+86%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooks, Minnesota?

Brooks, Minnesota has about 117 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Brooks, Minnesota expensive?

In Brooks, Minnesota, the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Brooks, Minnesota?

About 14.5% 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 4.6% of people in Brooks, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooks, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooks, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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