New Brighton, Minnesota Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
New Brighton, MN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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B
Income Around average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | New Brighton | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,744 | 5,724,000 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3209.4 | 65.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.27% | 0.64% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.7 | 37.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,178 | 2,299,361 | 130,235,071 |
Population in New Brighton grew by 5.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,744 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in New Brighton is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 23.2% of residents. That is 1.4 points above Minnesota as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,407 19.4% -1.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,285 23.2% +1.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,067 17.9% -1.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,754 16.5% on par
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Minnesota, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.3% of the people living in New Brighton and men 48.7%.
- Women 51.3% Minnesota 50.0%
- Men 48.7% Minnesota 50.0%
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Economy
New Brighton has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | New Brighton | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,725 | $89,852 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.39% | 4.43% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in New Brighton is about 3% lower than in Minnesota.
Housing
| Metric | New Brighton | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $262,486 | $236,718 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,396 | $1,280 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.2% | 72.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in New Brighton is about 15.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,396 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in New Brighton spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 176 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | New Brighton | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.1 | 20.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.2 | 40.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 176 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,448 | $5,249 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 19.9% | 17.6% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,774 | 7,066 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,666 | 854 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in New Brighton is 21 minutes, longer than the 20 minutes in Minnesota.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
New Brighton has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | New Brighton | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.2% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.43 | 2.53 |
Health
New Brighton has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | New Brighton | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.4% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.4% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
New Brighton, MN Compared With Nearby Cities
How New Brighton, MN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton, MN | 22,744 | $86,725 #1/2 | $262,486 #1/2 | 21.1 min #1/2 |
| Columbia Heights, MN | 22,385 | $72,150 | $195,015 | 22.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Brighton, Minnesota.
How many people live in New Brighton, Minnesota?
About 22,744 people live in New Brighton, Minnesota, in 9,178 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 37.7, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is New Brighton, Minnesota?
Averaged over its land area, New Brighton, Minnesota has 3,209 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 37 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in New Brighton, Minnesota?
The median home costs 3.0 times the median household income ($262,486 against $86,725), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,396 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in New Brighton, Minnesota?
Unemployment in New Brighton, Minnesota is only 2.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in New Brighton, Minnesota?
46.2% of adults in New Brighton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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