Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

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Brooklyn Park
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Brooklyn Park City Hall in November 2006
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Location of the city of Brooklyn Park
within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°5′39″N93°21′22″W / 45.09417°N 93.35611°W / 45.09417; -93.35611
CountryUnited States
State Minnesota
County Hennepin
Founded1854 [1]
Incorporated 1954
Government
 • Type City council
 •  Mayor Hollies Winston
Area
[2]
 •  City 26.55 sq mi (68.76 km2)
 • Land26.08 sq mi (67.54 km2)
 • Water0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2)  1.88%
Elevation
869 ft (265 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
 •  City 86,478
 • Estimate 
(2022) [4]
83,324
 • RankUS: 423th
MN: 6th
 • Density3,316.38/sq mi (1,280.47/km2)
 •  Urban
2,914,866 (US: 16th)
 •  Metro
3,693,729 (US: 16th)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
55428, 55429, 55443, 55444, 55445
Area code 763
FIPS code 27-07966
GNIS feature ID0640511 [5]
Website brooklynpark.org

Brooklyn Park is a suburban city on the west bank of the Mississippi River, upstream from (north of) downtown Minneapolis in northern Hennepin County. It is the sixth-largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 86,478 at the 2020 census. [3] The city still has undeveloped land and farms, including the historic Eidem Homestead, a 1900s working farm that is a popular tourist attraction for families and school field trips. [6] Brooklyn Park is considered both a second- and third-tier suburb of Minneapolis, because much of the land north of 85th Avenue was developed after 2000.

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WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Jesse Ventura served as mayor of Brooklyn Park from 1991 to 1995. He was elected governor of Minnesota in the 1998 election on a third-party ticket and served as governor from 1999 to 2003. [1]

Brooklyn Park is listed as a "Tree City USA" and is home to 47 miles (76 km) of trails and 67 parks, including Rush Creek Regional Trail and the northern section of Palmer Lake Park. The city is also known for Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, on the west side of Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park. Rasmussen University, North Hennepin Community College and a campus of Hennepin Technical College are in the city.

History

Settlers from Michigan formally organized town government in 1858 and named the area after their hometown of Brooklyn, Michigan. [1] Formerly Brooklyn Township, the township split in 1911 when the southeast community incorporated into Brooklyn Center. [7] Brooklyn Township incorporated as the Village of Brooklyn Park in 1954, and incorporated as a city in 1969. [8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.57 square miles (68.82 km2), of which 26.07 square miles (67.52 km2) are land and 0.50 square miles (1.29 km2), or 1.87%, are water. [9] The Mississippi River forms the eastern boundary of the city, separating it from Coon Rapids and Fridley in Anoka County.

Interstates 94 and 694 are located in the far southern portion of Brooklyn Park. U.S. Route 169 is located near the western part of the city. State Highway 252, a 4.5-mile (7.2 km) north–south highway, is located near the eastern portion of the city. State Highway 610 runs east–west through the northern portion of Brooklyn Park. County Road 81 also serves as one of the main routes.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860 608—
1870 1,02468.4%
1880 1,0603.5%
1890 1,25418.3%
1900 1,232−1.8%
1910 1,2682.9%
1920 948−25.2%
1930 1,10716.8%
1940 1,33420.5%
1950 3,065129.8%
1960 10,197232.7%
1970 26,230157.2%
1980 43,33265.2%
1990 56,38130.1%
2000 67,38819.5%
2010 75,78112.5%
2020 86,47814.1%
2022 (est.)83,324 [4] −3.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [10]
2020 Census [3]

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, [11] the city had 86,478 people and 29,514 households. Its racial makeup was 38.9% white, 30.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 19.4% Asian, and 6.5% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 5.8% of the population.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 75,781 people, 26,229 households, and 18,763 families living in the city. The population density was 2,906.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,122.3/km2). There were 27,841 housing units at an average density of 1,067.9 per square mile (412.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 52.2% White, 24.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 15.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.6% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.4% of the population.

There were 26,229 households, of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.5% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.40.

The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 7.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 67,388 people, 24,432 households, and 17,346 families living in the city. The population density was 2,586.1 people per square mile (998.4 per km2). There were 24,846 housing units at an average density of 953.5 per square mile (368.1 per km2). The racial makeup of the city was 71.44% White, 14.33% African American, 0.57% Native American, 9.22% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.49% from other races, and 2.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race totaled 4,481 residents in the city. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.88% of the population.

There were 24,432 households, out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the city, the age distribution of the population showed 28.8% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median household income/owner occupied was $88,972. The median household income/renter occupied was $42,541. The combined median income for a household in the city was $64,297. The per capita income for the city was $23,199. About 3.8% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Parks and recreation

The Three Rivers Figure Skating Club operates out of the Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center. [12] [13]

Government

Brooklyn Park is served by a seven-member city council, two members for each voting district within the city plus the mayor elected by the entire city. The three districts are West, East, and Central. The mayor is Hollies Winston. [14]

Presidential election results 1960–2020
Precinct General Election Results [15]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 31.1% 12,87866.6%27,6142.3% 948
2016 31.3% 11,56361.2%22,6197.5% 2,757
2012 35.9% 13,54662.4%23,5161.7% 642
2008 37.6% 13,49760.9%21,8171.5% 538
2004 45.6% 14,78953.4%17,3451.0% 320
2000 43.0% 11,57251.0%13,7226.0% 1,629
1996 34.0% 8,74854.4%14,02511.6% 2,998
1992 30.6% 8,88043.4%12,57026.0% 7,536
1988 47.0% 11,52153.0%12,9860.0% 0
1984 51.9%11,62748.1% 10,7680.0% 0
1980 38.7% 7,29250.4%9,50310.9% 2,068
1976 39.6% 5,93158.2%8,7072.2% 326
1972 53.6%5,71244.3% 4,7182.1% 218
1968 36.2% 2,63357.4%4,1736.4% 464
1964 36.4% 1,80963.5%3,1590.1% 6
1960 44.8% 1,91355.0%2,3490.2% 9

Education

Brooklyn Park is served by three school districts: Osseo Area School District 279, Anoka-Hennepin School District 11, and Robbinsdale School District 281.

High schools serving Brooklyn Park:

Some students attend public schools in other school districts chosen by their families under Minnesota's open enrollment statute. [16]

Maranatha Christian Academy, a private high school, and St. Vincent de Paul Parish School, a Catholic school, are also in Brooklyn Park.

Colleges include North Hennepin Community College, Hennepin Technical College and Rasmussen College.

Notable people

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References

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  2. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  4. 1 2 "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. June 4, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ↑ Galioto, Katie (July 12, 2018). "Brooklyn Park ponders plans to update Eidem Homestead". Star Tribune . Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  7. ↑ "The Fascinating History of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota: From Dakota Roots to Modern City" . Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  8. ↑ "The Fascinating History of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota: From Dakota Roots to Modern City" . Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  9. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  10. ↑ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  11. ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Brooklyn Park city, Minnesota". www.census.gov. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Three Rivers Figure Skating Club". Top Local Places. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Ice Arenas – Recreation and Parks | Brooklyn Park". www.brooklynpark.org. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Jacobson up by two in hand recount for Brooklyn Park mayor". Sun Post. Archived from the original on September 3, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State - Election Results". Archived from the original on February 22, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Open Enrollment". Minnesota Department of Education. Archived from the original on August 26, 2010. Retrieved November 19, 2010.

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