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Brownsville

Minnesota · 566 residents · 1.849 sq mi
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Brownsville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,000. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
566
+9%since 2000
from 517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
306 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+10%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4204865526176831990201020202024Brownsville
2024609
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,897
+56%since 2000
from $20,442 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(535)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian1.4%(8)
Other4.6%(26)
Diversity Score16.2%(92)
Diversity Score
16
+1018%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownsville, Minnesota?

Brownsville, Minnesota has about 566 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownsville, Minnesota?

The typical household in Brownsville, Minnesota earns about $58,750 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 $125,000, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Brownsville, Minnesota?

About 21.4% 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 10.2% 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 124 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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