| Brainerd Micropolitan Area | |
| Official Name: | Brainerd, MN Micropolitan Statistical Area |
| Settlement Type: | Micropolitan Statistical Area |
| Map Alt: | Map of Brainerd, Minn. |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Minnesota |
| Subdivision Type2: | Largest city |
| Subdivision Name2: | Brainerd |
| Subdivision Type3: | Other cities |
| Timezone: | CST |
| Utc Offset: | -6 |
| Timezone Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
The Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of Cass County and Crow Wing County in Northern Minnesota, anchored by the city of Brainerd. As of July 1, 2022 estimate placed the population at 99,222.
As of the census of 2000, there were 82,249 people, 33,143 households, and 22,908 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 93.97% White, 0.24% African American, 4.30% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $35,961, and the median income for a family was $42,502. Males had a median income of $31,968 versus $22,064 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $18,182.