Brainerd is a city located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,178. It is the county seat of Crow Wing County⁶.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.9 km² (8.4 mi²). 20.6 km² (8.0 mi²) of it is land and 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.57% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 13,178 people, 5,623 households, and 3,036 families residing in the city. The population density is 638.4/km² (1,652.8/mi²). There are 5,847 housing units at an average density of 283.3/km² (733.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.83% White, 0.71% African American, 1.44% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 5,623 households out of which 29.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% are married couples living together, 14.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 46.0% are non-families. 37.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.23 and the average family size is 2.94.

In the city the population is spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 13.7% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $26,901, and the median income for a family is $35,212. Males have a median income of $27,677 versus $21,217 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,744. 17.6% of the population and 11.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.5% of those under the age of 18 and 16.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Notable appearances

The Coen brothers' movie Fargo takes place in Brainerd. Paul Bunyan, whom Brainerd claims as its native, is mentioned several times in the movie, and there is even a shot from a statue erected in his honor.

External links

• Brainerd official website