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Brandon

Minnesota · 489 residents · 0.483 sq mi
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Brandon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
489
+9%since 2000
from 450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,012 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 932 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
−10%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3974555135716291990201020202024Brandon
2024451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,906
+25%since 2000
from $15,088 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.285
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(474)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(7)
Diversity Score9.1%(45)
Diversity Score
9
+231%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brandon, Minnesota?

Brandon, Minnesota has about 489 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brandon, Minnesota?

The typical household in Brandon, Minnesota earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brandon, Minnesota expensive?

In Brandon, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $111,000, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Brandon, Minnesota?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Brandon, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brandon, Minnesota?

About 7.6% of people in Brandon, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brandon, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Brandon, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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