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Brownsville

Minnesota · 466 residents · 1.849 sq mi
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Brownsville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,268. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 13% 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 $116,100. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
466
−10%since 2000
from 517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
252 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.6
+17%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4204865526176831990201020202024Brownsville
2024609
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,268
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,944
+12%since 2000
from $20,442 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing13.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$471
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+92%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(511)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(458)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(22)
Diversity Score12.6%(59)
Diversity Score
13
+769%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% 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
7.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.3%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownsville, Minnesota?

Brownsville, Minnesota has about 466 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownsville, Minnesota?

The typical household in Brownsville, Minnesota earns about $40,268 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownsville, Minnesota expensive?

In Brownsville, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $116,100, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Brownsville, Minnesota?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brownsville, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownsville, Minnesota?

About 23.8% of people in Brownsville, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownsville, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownsville, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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