1858History
== History ==
Pioneers organized town governments for Brooklyn Township and Crystal Lake Township when Minnesota became a state in 1858.
1878Architecture
Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center was the former Cap Martin country estate, built in 1878 and willed to his grandson Earle Brown in 1901.
1911Culture
In 1911, the area became a village formed from parts of Brooklyn Township and Crystal Lake Township.
1940History
By 1940, the village saw a need for more organized planning to deal with issues such as sewage and traffic.
1942Government
In 1942, a Planning Commission was established.
1953Government
== Infrastructure ==
=== Law enforcement ===
The Brooklyn Center Police Department was established in 1953, the city having previously had elected constables and appointed mar...
1960Architecture
Brookdale, a new shopping concept by Dayton’s, was constructed in 1960 when the population had grown to over 24,000.
1963Culture
In 1963, even more new opportunities for commercial development were presented with the estate of Earle Brown, deceased, the heir of Captain John Martin who had been one of the ...
1966Government
In 1966, Brooklyn Center became a charter city.
1969History
The historical route, Osseo Road, was renamed Brooklyn Boulevard by both Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park in 1969.
1984History
Brooklyn Center, Minn: Brooklyn United Methodist Church, 1984.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the 2000 census, there were 29,172 people, 11,430 households, and 7,383 families resided in the city.
2001History
Hoisington, Daniel John (2001).
2009History
Snodgrass, Pat (2009).
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the 2010 census, there were 30,104 people, 10,756 households, and 7,010 families resided in the city.
2020History
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 census, there were 33,782 people, 11,309 households, and 7,413 families residing in the city.
2021History
In April 2021, Daunte Wright was killed by a city police officer.
2022Infrastructure
=== Top employers ===
According to the City's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the largest employers in the city are:
== Government ==
Brooklyn Center is in Minneso...