New Brighton, MN Demographics

A map of New Brighton's Population by Race

New Brighton, Minnesota has an estimated population of 22,710, a decrease from the 23,454 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.7% White, 13.9% Black, 9.0% Hispanic, 6.3% Asian, 4.4% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Brighton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

New Brighton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In New Brighton, that probability was 50.1% in 2020 and 53.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

New Brighton is ranked the 48th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). New Brighton was ranked the 48th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

New Brighton's White Population

14,912 residents of New Brighton, or 65.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Brighton is considerably lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. New Brighton ranks 831st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Brighton's White population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of New Brighton's population has decreased from 68.8% to 65.7%.

New Brighton is more White than neighboring Columbia Heights (48.3% White), and Hilltop (20.8% White). New Brighton is less White than neighboring Arden Hills (81.2% White), St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (76.2% White), and Mounds View (68.3% White).

New Brighton's Black Population

3,148 residents of New Brighton, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Brighton is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. New Brighton ranks 24th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Brighton's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.5%. Black residents' share of New Brighton's population has increased from 11.7% to 13.9%.

New Brighton is more Black than neighboring Arden Hills (2.7% Black), St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (9.7% Black), and Mounds View (6.7% Black). New Brighton is less Black than neighboring Columbia Heights (26.8% Black), and Hilltop (32.1% Black).

New Brighton's Asian Population

1,440 residents of New Brighton, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Brighton is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. New Brighton ranks 35th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Brighton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. Asian residents' share of New Brighton's population has decreased from 7.5% to 6.3%.

New Brighton is more Asian than neighboring Arden Hills (4.8% Asian), St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (4.8% Asian), Columbia Heights (4.2% Asian), and Hilltop (3.9% Asian). New Brighton is less Asian than neighboring Mounds View (11.7% Asian).

New Brighton's Hispanic Population

2,047 residents of New Brighton, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Brighton is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. New Brighton ranks 196th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Brighton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 41.4%. Hispanic residents' share of New Brighton's population has increased from 6.2% to 9.0%.

New Brighton is more Hispanic than neighboring Arden Hills (6.6% Hispanic), St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (3.5% Hispanic), and Mounds View (7.8% Hispanic). New Brighton is less Hispanic than neighboring Columbia Heights (15.3% Hispanic), and Hilltop (40.6% Hispanic).

New Brighton's Native American/Other Population

170 residents of New Brighton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New Brighton is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. New Brighton ranks 401st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Brighton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Brighton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

New Brighton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arden Hills (0.2% Native American/Other), Mounds View (0.4% Native American/Other), and Hilltop (0.3% Native American/Other). New Brighton is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (0.9% Native American/Other), and Columbia Heights (1.1% Native American/Other).

New Brighton's Multiracial Population

993 residents of New Brighton, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Brighton is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. New Brighton ranks 175th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Brighton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Multiracial residents' share of New Brighton's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.4%.

New Brighton is more Multiracial than neighboring Columbia Heights (4.3% Multiracial), and Hilltop (2.4% Multiracial). New Brighton is less Multiracial than neighboring Arden Hills (4.5% Multiracial), St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (4.9% Multiracial), and Mounds View (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.