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 $64,760 with a poverty rate of 21.13%. The median age in Brooten is 39.8 years: 37.9 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brooten was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 458 | 78.69% |
| Two or more races | 82 | 14.09% |
| Other race | 40 | 6.87% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.34% |
| 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 | 234 | 2 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Non Family | 127 | 1.13 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Married | 71 | 2.83 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Female | 21 | 4.05 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 15 | 2.53 | 100 | 0 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2
Average Household Size
70.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 3.97% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 14.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 87 | 20.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 2.8% |
| High School Graduate | 152 | 35.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 6.31% |
| Some College | 73 | 17.06% |
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 | 356 | 349 | 99 |
| Hispanic | 67 | 30 | 0 |
| Other Race | 26 | 13 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 12 | 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 27.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $121,250 | $57,500 |
| High School Graduate | $28,611 | $45,625 | $27,639 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,278 | $22,344 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,250 | $35,096 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $49,583 | $47,000 | $53,750 |
$35,250
Average Earnings
$35,096
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.58% of Brooten residents speak only English, while 14.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 82 | 62 | 75.61% |
| White | 433 | 45 | 10.39% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 16 | 19.51% |
| Other | 40 | 8 | 20% |
21.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.91%
Male Poverty Rate
28.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brooten is Multiple, with 75.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brooten is White, with 10.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.73% |
| Some College | 3.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 82.35% |
| Male Employed | 1.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,438 | $81,530 |
| Households | $47,500 | $64,760 |
| Married Families | $86,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,292 | $46,459 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
29
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 7.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
63.06%
Born in Brooten
92.78%
Native Born
7.22%
Foreign Born
4.47%
Non Citizen
2.75%
Naturalized
92.78% of Brooten residents were born in the United States, with 63.06% having been born in Minnesota. 4.47% 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% |