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Bellingham, WA vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd is 0% more densely populated than Bellingham.
- People are 0.1% less likely to be married in Brainerd.
- The Median Age is 2.5 years older in Brainerd.
 Bellingham, WABrainerd, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,053329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3638.4
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 Population - 201081,705  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,178285,036,114
 Population - 199052,179  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock2.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now80.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,155.993.4
 Land Area27.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Bellingham, WABrainerd, MNUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 209.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Bellingham, WABrainerd, MNUnited States
 White77.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian5.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Bellingham, WABrainerd, MNUnited States
 Married Population38.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock37.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.4%50.2%
 Never Married47.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.3%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.182.60
 Households39,496  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,18280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households21,434  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews
Clayton · Bend, OR
I love Bellingham
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Wil · Bellingham, WA
Bellingham is the shiz
Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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David · Bellingham, WA
You’ll hate it here don’t move.
Over 4 years ago

If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews
Cathy · Minneapolis, MN
If you vacation near Brainerd mn you probably want
Over 10 years ago

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
Can't wait to move out of here
Over 14 years ago

No comment since you  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
No work
Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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