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New Brighton

Minnesota · 21,456 residents · 6.495 sq mi
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New Brighton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,396. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $236,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,456
−3%since 2000
from 22,206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,303 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 3,419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+10%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K22K23K24K1990201020202024New Brighton
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,396
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,856 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,439
+18%since 2000
from $27,574 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+47%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(17,192)
Black6.6%(1,406)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(934)
Asian6.1%(1,299)
Other1.8%(383)
Diversity Score41.6%(8,927)
Diversity Score
42
+84%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+73%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Brighton, Minnesota?

New Brighton, Minnesota has about 21,456 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Brighton, Minnesota earns about $60,396 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 $236,100, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in New Brighton, Minnesota?

About 42.7% 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 11.3% 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 790 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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