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Brainerd, MN vs Bismarck, ND

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- Bismarck is 0% more densely populated than Brainerd.
- People are 27.9% more likely to be married in Bismarck.
- The Median Age is 1.6 years older in Bismarck.
 Brainerd, MNBismarck, NDUnited States
 Population  Unlock73,321329,725,481
 Female Population52.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 201013,585  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock55,532285,036,114
 Population - 199012,353  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock33.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now8.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,173.393.4
 Land Area12.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Brainerd, MNBismarck, NDUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Brainerd, MNBismarck, NDUnited States
 White89.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.6%12.2%
 Asian0.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock4.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Brainerd, MNBismarck, NDUnited States
 Married Population38.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.6%50.2%
 Never Married39.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.4%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.282.60
 Households6,129  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock17,99780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,947  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.2%  Unlock10.8%
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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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Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews
CC · Cape Girardeau, MO
A Self Centered City That's Not For Me
Over 3 years ago

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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Jackie · Bismarck, ND
Depends on what you like
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Harlan · Bellingham, WA
The recreation
Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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