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Friday, November 13, 2026
Brainerd
Population
14,4682024
Higher than communities in Minnesota
Household income
$56,1112024
Similar to communities in Minnesota
Home value
$192,5002024
Similar to communities in Minnesota
Violent crime
5802023
Less favorable than communities in Minnesota
Work from home
7.5%2024
Similar to communities in Minnesota
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.
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What stands out in Brainerd
Data from Polco GPALStandouts compare Brainerd with communities in Minnesota or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2024, Brainerd's workers who drive alone to work was 72.5%; Polco's model expected 79.2%. It outperformed expectations.
2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL
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