Brooten is a city located in Stearns County Minnesota. Brooten has a 2024 population of 645. Brooten is currently growing at a rate of 0.62% annually and its population has increased by 2.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 627 in 2020.
The average household income in Brooten is $57,524 with a poverty rate of 23.7%. The median age in Brooten is 45.3 years: 41.8 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brooten was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 451 | 78.03% |
| Two or more races | 91 | 15.74% |
| Other race | 34 | 5.88% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.35% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 238 | 2.07 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Non Family | 127 | 1.09 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Married | 71 | 3.03 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Female | 22 | 3.95 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
| Male | 18 | 2.89 | 100 | 0 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
72.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 5.04% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 11.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 39 | 9.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 3.6% |
| High School Graduate | 175 | 41.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 8.63% |
| Some College | 81 | 19.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 329 | 320 | 54 |
| Hispanic | 84 | 36 | 0 |
| Other Race | 27 | 12 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 14 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $65,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $116,875 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,354 | $42,813 | $25,208 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,625 | $19,886 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,833 | $42,500 | $27,188 |
| Some College | $44,875 | $44,531 | $50,000 |
$34,833
Average Earnings
$42,500
Average Male
$27,188
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.12% of Brooten residents speak only English, while 16.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 91 | 66 | 72.53% |
| White | 414 | 60 | 14.49% |
| Hispanic | 94 | 11 | 11.7% |
23.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.3%
Male Poverty Rate
30.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brooten is Multiple, with 72.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brooten is Hispanic, with 11.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.32% |
| High School | 24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.41% |
| Some College | 3.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 87.5% |
| Male Employed | 3.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,139 | $82,935 |
| Households | $43,542 | $57,524 |
| Married Families | $90,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,321 | $32,569 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
39
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 8 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 9.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.65%
Born in Brooten
91.18%
Native Born
8.82%
Foreign Born
6.06%
Non Citizen
2.77%
Naturalized
91.18% of Brooten residents were born in the United States, with 67.65% having been born in Minnesota. 6.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 668 | 4 | 0.6% |
| 2028 | 664 | 5 | 0.76% |
| 2027 | 659 | 5 | 0.76% |
| 2026 | 654 | 4 | 0.62% |
| 2025 | 650 | 5 | 0.78% |
| 2024 | 645 | 4 | 0.62% |
| 2023 | 641 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 640 | 9 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 631 | 4 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 627 | -125 | -16.62% |
| 2019 | 752 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 752 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 751 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 754 | -2 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 756 | 8 | 1.07% |
| 2014 | 748 | 3 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 745 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 746 | 3 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 743 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 744 | 0 | 0% |