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Bruno

Minnesota · 83 residents (2025 est.) · 0.997 sq mi
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Bruno has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,583. Population has fallen 59% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $185,000. With a median age of 64.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 50% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 165%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42
−59%since 2000
from 102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
−59%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.0
+49%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:83 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
365472901081990201020202024Bruno
202442
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,583
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,138
+121%since 2000
from $15,439 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+36.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
−8%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food12%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,000
+165%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+205%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(98)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(1)
Diversity Score5.8%(2)
Diversity Score
6
+132%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.7 min
+90%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+23.0 ptssince 2011
from 36.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
61.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.7%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.0%
+23.9 ptssince 2017
from 36.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Bruno, Minnesota?

Bruno, Minnesota has about 42 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bruno, Minnesota?

The typical household in Bruno, Minnesota earns about $44,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bruno, Minnesota expensive?

In Bruno, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $185,000.

How educated are people in Bruno, Minnesota?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bruno, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bruno, Minnesota?

About 11.9% of people in Bruno, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bruno, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bruno, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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