Brainerd
City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Brainerd is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, with 14,395 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,217 ft (371 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Baxter, 3.8 miles W.
- 14,395residents (2020 Census)
- 1,217 ftelevation · 371 m
- 12.1 sq miland area · 31.4 km²
- 1,187 / sq mipopulation density
- 56425ZIP code
About Brainerd
Brainerd ( BRAY-nərd) is a city in and the county seat of Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. Its population was 14,395 at the 2020 census. Brainerd straddles the Mississippi River several miles upstream from its confluence with the Crow Wing River, having been founded as a site for a railroad crossing above the confluence.
The Brainerd micropolitan area includes Cass and Crow Wing counties and had a population of 96,189 at the 2020 census. The city is well known for being the partial setting of the 1996 film Fargo.
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Living in Brainerd
- Median household income
- $56,111
- Median home value
- $192,500
- Median rent
- $827/mo
- Median age
- 35.1
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Brainerd had 14,395 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,395 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,187 per sq mi (458 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brainerd at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,395 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.13 sq mi (31.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3553° N, 94.1984° W |
| ZIP code | 56425 |
| Official website | ci.brainerd.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2707300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brainerd
- Baxter3.8 mi W
- Merrifield7.8 mi N
- East Gull Lake8.4 mi W
- Riverton9.9 mi NE
- Nisswa11.1 mi NW
- Ironton12.8 mi NE
- Lake Shore12.9 mi NW
- Pillager13.4 mi W
- Trommald13.7 mi NE
- Fort Ripley15.3 mi SW
- Crosby15.4 mi NE
- Deerwood16.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Brainerd
What county is Brainerd in?
Brainerd is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Brainerd, MN?
14,395 people lived in Brainerd at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brainerd, MN?
The ZIP code of Brainerd is 56425.
What is the elevation of Brainerd?
1,217 feet (371 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brainerd?
Baxter (3.8 mi), Merrifield (7.8 mi), East Gull Lake (8.4 mi), Riverton (9.9 mi), Nisswa (11.1 mi).
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