Brooklyn Park has approximately 72,724 people as of 2007, up from 67,388 counted in the 2000 Census. Predictions put the population at 78,000 within 20 years.
The median age of residents is 27.6 years. More than 30 percent of those living in the city are children under age 18.
Brooklyn Park is the sixth largest city in Minnesota and continues to be a rapidly growing second-ring suburb. This former agriculture community offers a wide range of commercial, industrial and residential development opportunities. The community provides excellent recreational opportunities, ranging from an extensive park and trail system to a nationally recognized public golf course.
Click here to go to the 2000 census data portion of the Metropolitan Council website. There you will have the option of selecting a variety of state and metro area data, ranging from household size to income and ethnicity.
