Located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Brooklyn Park was established in 1858. Most ethnically diverse city in Minnesota. Large Liberian, Somali, and Hmong communities.
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Founded1858|Population86,000|Peak86,000(2024)|CountyHennepin County
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1858Founded: Brooklyn Park was founded as a railroad town in Hennepin County.
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1864Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Brooklyn Park.
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1969Incorporated: Post-war suburban growth.
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2000Most Diverse MN City: Large African and Hmong communities.
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Most ethnically diverse city in Minnesota.
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Large Liberian, Somali, and Hmong communities.
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6th largest city in Minnesota.
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Brooklyn Park is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Brooklyn Park was founded in 1858.
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