Brooklyn Center, MN population by race
The table below shows Brooklyn Center's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,620 | 38.12% |
| Black or African American | 10,445 | 31.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 337 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 4,599 | 13.89% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.07% |
| Some other race | 2,736 | 8.26% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,348 | 7.09% |
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Brooklyn Center population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Brooklyn Center has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Brooklyn Center's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Brooklyn Center population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 38.12% are white, 31.55% are Black or African American, 1.02% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 13.89% are Asian, 0.07% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 8.26% are some other race and 7.09% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Brooklyn Center, MN population by race.
The largest racial group in Brooklyn Center is White with a population of 12,620 (38.12% of the total population).
Brooklyn Center 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Brooklyn Center is White with a population of 12,620 (38.12% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,348 (7.09% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Center, MN
By ethnicity, 4,952 (14.96% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 28,157 (85.04% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Brooklyn Center, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 11,644 (41.35% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Brooklyn Center, MN Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Brooklyn Center's Non-Hispanic population.
Brooklyn Center Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 11,644 | 41.35% |
| Black or African American alone | 10,445 | 37.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 201 | 0.71% |
| Asian alone | 4,575 | 16.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 24 | 0.09% |
| Some other race alone | 28 | 0.10% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,240 | 4.40% |
Among the Hispanic population in Brooklyn Center, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,363 (67.91% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Brooklyn Center, MN Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Brooklyn Center's Hispanic population.
Brooklyn Center Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,363 | 67.91% |
| Puerto Rican | 113 | 2.28% |
| Cuban | 67 | 1.35% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,409 | 28.45% |
Things to know
What percentage of Brooklyn Center, MN is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 14.96% of Brooklyn Center population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Brooklyn Center, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,363 (67.91% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Brooklyn Center, MN have?
Brooklyn Center, MN has 10,445 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 31.55% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Brooklyn Center is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Brooklyn Center, MN?
With 85.04% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Brooklyn Center.
That being said, with a 31.55% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Brooklyn Center.
What is the majority race in Brooklyn Center, MN?
With a population of 12,620 (38.12% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Brooklyn Center.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Brooklyn Center, with 31.55% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
