| Place Name | Brainerd |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 56401 |
| County | Crow Wing County |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 13,609 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 5.92% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 92.57% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Brainerd, MN |
| US Congressional District(s) | Minnesota 8th |
| State House Districts | 10A |
| State Senate Districts | 10 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 92.57% |
| African American | 1.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% |
| Asian | 0.74% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 3.57% |