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Brownton

Minnesota · 762 residents · 0.402 sq mi
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Brownton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,583. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
762
−6%since 2000
from 807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,896 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,007 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+7%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5025856697528351990201020202024Brownton
2024546
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,583
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,932 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,900
+61%since 2000
from $17,290 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(766)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(33)
Asian1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(98)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(697)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7%(53)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.4%(140)
Diversity Score
18
+51%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
6.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
44.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownton, Minnesota?

Brownton, Minnesota has about 762 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Brownton, Minnesota earns about $54,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownton, Minnesota expensive?

In Brownton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $99,600, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Brownton, Minnesota?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Brownton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownton, Minnesota?

About 11.0% of people in Brownton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownton, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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