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Brainerd, MN vs Petoskey, MI

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- Petoskey is 0% more densely populated than Brainerd.
- People are 16.7% more likely to be married in Petoskey.
- The Median Age is 5.9 years older in Petoskey.
 Brainerd, MNPetoskey, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock5,856329,725,481
 Female Population52.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
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 Population - 201013,585  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock6,080285,036,114
 Population - 199012,353  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-5.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now8.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,140.993.4
 Land Area12.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Brainerd, MNPetoskey, MIUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Brainerd, MNPetoskey, MIUnited States
 White89.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.8%12.2%
 Asian0.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Brainerd, MNPetoskey, MIUnited States
 Married Population38.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.9%50.2%
 Never Married39.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock18.3%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.102.60
 Households6,129  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,48780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,947  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.5%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 Petoskey    15 Reviews
Al · Petoskey, MI
Petoskey is Our Kind of Town
Over 3 years ago

The people in Petoskey are generally pleasant, friendly, and courteous .... even the teenagers in our experience. Petoskey is certainly a physically attractive area in  More

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Abhd · Holt, MI
Favorite Part of Michigan
Over 4 years ago

Petoskey, between Harbor Springs and Charlevoix, is in a trio of small northern Lower Michigan towns that exceeds the charm and sophistication of typical small towns.   More

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Janet · Petoskey, MI
Best place we have lived
Over 6 years ago

My husband and I have lived in Petoskey for 8 years. We have lived in Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Virginia and Ohio and by far, Petoskey is our favorite place to live. We  More

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