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Brookston

Minnesota · 141 residents · 0.547 sq mi
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Brookston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,929. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,000. Households here earn about 41% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141
+44%since 2000
from 98 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
258 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+23%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
60861121381641990201020202024Brookston
2024103
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,929
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,823
+42%since 2000
from $14,009 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade27.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing14.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−44.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.5
+10%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(80)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(6)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(105)
Black7.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(12)
Diversity Score37.1%(52)
Diversity Score
37
+519%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% 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
40.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookston, Minnesota?

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

What is the median household income in Brookston, Minnesota?

The typical household in Brookston, Minnesota earns about $33,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookston, Minnesota expensive?

In Brookston, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $85,000.

How educated are people in Brookston, Minnesota?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brookston, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookston, Minnesota?

About 8.2% of people in Brookston, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookston, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookston, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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