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DeSoto, TX vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd is 0% more densely populated than DeSoto.
- People are 18.2% less likely to be married in Brainerd.
- The Median Age is 3.9 years younger in Brainerd.
 DeSoto, TXBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,053329,725,481
 Female Population55.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population44.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3638.4
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 Population - 201049,357  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,178285,036,114
 Population - 199030,544  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock2.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now73.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,155.993.4
 Land Area21.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 DeSoto, TXBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5417.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.9%1.9%
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 Race
 DeSoto, TXBrainerd, MNUnited States
 White10.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian0.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 DeSoto, TXBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Married Population47.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock37.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.4%50.2%
 Never Married35.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.182.60
 Households19,856  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,18280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,261  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.8%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Desoto    1 Reviews
Al · Lancaster, TX
Nice, diverse community
Over 17 years ago

DeSoto is a very nice community. It is well-run and diverse, both in terms of ethnicity and  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews
Cathy · Minneapolis, MN
If you vacation near Brainerd mn you probably want
Over 11 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 15 years ago

No comment since you  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
No work
Over 15 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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