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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Brighton

Minnesota · 22,246 residents · 6.495 sq mi
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New Brighton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,324. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $101,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

22,246
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 22,206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,425 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3,419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.8
−11%vs 2000
vs 37.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$40,324
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,856 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,818
−32%vs 2000
vs $27,574 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$101,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $141,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$487
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $663 in 2000
US average: $450
65.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.3% in 2000
34.6% rent
2.5
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(19,487)
Black3.3%(733)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(393)
Asian4.4%(968)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.6%(5,028)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(21,136)
Black1.1%(237)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(275)
Asian3.4%(754)
Other0.5%(119)
Diversity Score14.7%(3,276)
15
−35%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.6%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.4%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.3%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
+51%vs 2000
vs 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Brighton, Minnesota?

New Brighton, Minnesota has about 22,246 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in New Brighton, Minnesota?

The typical household in New Brighton, Minnesota earns about $40,324 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Brighton, Minnesota expensive?

In New Brighton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $101,800, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in New Brighton, Minnesota?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in New Brighton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Brighton, Minnesota?

About 6.5% of people in New Brighton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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