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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Brighton

Minnesota · 22,206 residents · 6.495 sq mi
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New Brighton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,856. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $141,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,206
Unchangedsince 1990
from 22,246 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,419 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,425 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
+13%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K22K22K23K24K1990201020202024New Brighton
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,856
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,324 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,574
+47%since 1990
from $18,818 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$141,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $101,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$663
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $487 in 1990
US average: $602
67.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
32.7% rent
2.7
+6%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(21,136)
Black1.1%(237)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(275)
Asian3.4%(754)
Diversity Score14.7%(3,276)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(19,487)
Black3.3%(733)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(393)
Asian4.4%(968)
Diversity Score22.6%(5,028)
23
+54%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.6%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 33.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 90.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.0%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
−34%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Brighton, Minnesota?

New Brighton, Minnesota has about 22,206 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Brighton, Minnesota earns about $52,856 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 $141,000, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in New Brighton, Minnesota?

About 40.6% 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 4.7% of people in New Brighton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Brighton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, New Brighton, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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