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Braham

Minnesota · 1,789 residents (2025 est.) · 1.625 sq mi
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Braham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,375. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $196,800. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,732
+36%since 2000
from 1,276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,066 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 785 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+16%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,789 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Braham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,375
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,830 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,296
+70%since 2000
from $16,693 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+3%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+50%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,237)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,501)
Black1.9%(33)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(60)
Asian1.4%(25)
Other6.5%(113)
Diversity Score30.4%(526)
Diversity Score
30
+1286%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.6%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2017
from 70.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Braham, Minnesota?

Braham, Minnesota has about 1,732 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Braham, Minnesota?

The typical household in Braham, Minnesota earns about $59,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Braham, Minnesota expensive?

In Braham, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $196,800, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Braham, Minnesota?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Braham, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Braham, Minnesota?

About 16.1% of people in Braham, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Braham, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Braham, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 593 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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