New Brighton is a city located in Ramsey County Minnesota. New Brighton has a 2024 population of 21,816. New Brighton is currently declining at a rate of -1.85% annually and its population has decreased by -7.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,463 in 2020.
The average household income in New Brighton is $112,193 with a poverty rate of 11.12%. The median age in New Brighton is 37.2 years: 37.1 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Brighton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,643 | 67.6% |
| Black or African American | 3,715 | 16.05% |
| Two or more races | 1,555 | 6.72% |
| Asian | 1,522 | 6.58% |
| Other race | 654 | 2.83% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,109 | 2.5 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 4,390 | 3.27 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Non Family | 3,499 | 1.33 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Female | 1,018 | 3.13 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Male | 202 | 2.66 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
62.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 553 | 3.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,591 | 9.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,100 | 31.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,725 | 16.98% |
| High School Graduate | 2,879 | 17.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 193 | 1.2% |
| Some College | 3,008 | 18.74% |
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 | 11,428 | 11,213 | 6,195 |
| Black | 1,865 | 1,696 | 412 |
| Asian | 1,108 | 1,043 | 643 |
| Hispanic | 1,094 | 845 | 237 |
| 2+ Races | 803 | 731 | 383 |
| Other Race | 454 | 368 | 102 |
| Native American | 35 | 28 | 5 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,910 | $79,097 | $51,444 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,807 | $87,163 | $71,618 |
| High School Graduate | $43,308 | $45,804 | $40,230 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,717 | $34,592 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,522 | $66,094 | $45,374 |
| Some College | $41,649 | $55,619 | $36,815 |
$52,522
Average Earnings
$66,094
Average Male
$45,374
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.03% of New Brighton residents speak only English, while 16.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,684 | 1,388 | 37.68% |
| White | 14,749 | 841 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,690 | 140 | 8.28% |
| Multiple | 1,549 | 136 | 8.78% |
| Other | 654 | 105 | 16.06% |
| Asian | 1,494 | 17 | 1.14% |
11.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.69%
Male Poverty Rate
11.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Brighton is Black, with 37.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Brighton is Asian, with 1.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.68% |
| High School | 15.77% |
| Some College | 7.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 25.69% |
| Female Employed | 6.5% |
| Male Employed | 5.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,929 | $139,585 |
| Households | $84,707 | $112,193 |
| Married Families | $133,449 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,510 | $63,385 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
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
928
Number of Veterans
862
Male Veterans
66
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 395 |
| Second Gulf War | 129 |
| Korea | 92 |
| First Gulf War | 79 |
| World War II | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 324 |
| 75+ | 263 |
| 55 to 64 | 147 |
| 35 to 54 | 124 |
| 18 to 34 | 70 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 778 | 6.13% |
| Black | 99 | 4.47% |
| Asian | 35 | 2.98% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 2.3% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 1.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
65.51%
Born in New Brighton
86.47%
Native Born
13.53%
Foreign Born
5.79%
Non Citizen
7.74%
Naturalized
86.47% of New Brighton residents were born in the United States, with 65.51% having been born in Minnesota. 5.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,757 | -412 | -2.04% |
| 2028 | 20,169 | -412 | -2% |
| 2027 | 20,581 | -411 | -1.96% |
| 2026 | 20,992 | -412 | -1.92% |
| 2025 | 21,404 | -412 | -1.89% |
| 2024 | 21,816 | -412 | -1.85% |
| 2023 | 22,228 | -179 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 22,407 | -511 | -2.23% |
| 2021 | 22,918 | -545 | -2.32% |
| 2020 | 23,463 | 738 | 3.25% |
| 2019 | 22,725 | -59 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 22,784 | 186 | 0.82% |
| 2017 | 22,598 | 120 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 22,478 | 213 | 0.96% |
| 2015 | 22,265 | 13 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 22,252 | 187 | 0.85% |
| 2013 | 22,065 | 172 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 21,893 | 227 | 1.05% |
| 2011 | 21,666 | 245 | 1.14% |
| 2010 | 21,421 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,206 | -1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 22,207 | -1,062 | -4.56% |
| 1980 | 23,269 | 3,762 | 19.29% |
| 1970 | 19,507 | 13,059 | 202.53% |
| 1960 | 6,448 | -13,309 | -67.36% |