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Brainerd, MN vs St. Cloud, MN

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- St. Cloud is 0% more densely populated than Brainerd.
- People are 0.0% more likely to be married in St. Cloud.
- The Median Age is 5.6 years younger in St. Cloud.
 Brainerd, MNSt. Cloud, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock68,430329,725,481
 Female Population52.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock30.438.4
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 Population - 201013,585  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock59,107285,036,114
 Population - 199012,353  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock15.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now8.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,710.493.4
 Land Area12.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Brainerd, MNSt. Cloud, MNUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Brainerd, MNSt. Cloud, MNUnited States
 White89.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock16.4%12.2%
 Asian0.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Brainerd, MNSt. Cloud, MNUnited States
 Married Population38.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock37.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.4%50.2%
 Never Married39.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.0%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.372.60
 Households6,129  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock14,55980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,947  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.9%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 St. Cloud    11 Reviews
Marc · Andover, MN
Place to go if you’re retired
Over 4 years ago

The scenery and the water is amazing here affordable living for retired people  More

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Emoney · Minneapolis, MN
Armpit of the state
Over 4 years ago

Lived here previously, have friends that still do. i don't know why anyone stays. It is the armpit of the state. Smaller town, so everyone knows everyone and is in your  More

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Steve · Sauk Rapids, MN
Lots of Crime
Over 8 years ago

A Stabbing happened at a local mall. I would not recommend the school district either. I heard about bullying in the schools too. I would not recommend living in the  More

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