Brownsville, Minnesota

Quick Statistics

Brownsville is a community in Houston County, Minnesota, home to about 609 people spread across 1.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $48,088 a year, and a typical home is worth about $174,100. About 37.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 31 percent over the past decade.

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609
Total Population
▲ up 31% since 2012
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1.85 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$48,088
Median Personal Income
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$174,100
Median Home Value
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37.2%
College Educated
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95.4%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 4.7 points since 2010
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Among the Minnesota towns GeoStat tracks, Brownsville ranks number 454 of 914 in population, number 487 in median household income, number 447 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Brownsville typically top out near 81°F in July, while January nights average about 8°F. The area sees roughly 45 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Brownsville
# Town Distance Population
1.Brownsville, MN0.6 mi.445
2.Stoddard, WI4.6 mi.823
3.Hokah, MN5.0 mi.497
4.Hokah, MN5.1 mi.668
5.Pleasant Valley, WI5.9 mi.3,044
6.Pleasant Valley, WI5.9 mi.515
7.Shelby, WI7.9 mi.4,715
8.La Crescent, MN8.8 mi.1,446
Frequently Asked Questions About Brownsville

What is the population of Brownsville, Minnesota?
Brownsville has a population of about 609 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Brownsville, Minnesota in?
Brownsville is located in Houston County, Minnesota.

What is the median home value in Brownsville, Minnesota?
The median home value in Brownsville is about $174,100, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Brownsville, Minnesota?
The median personal income in Brownsville is about $48,088 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Brownsville, Minnesota?
Since 1950, 9 tornadoes have been recorded in Houston County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Brownsville, Minnesota?
Typical July highs run about 81 degrees and January lows about 8 degrees, with around 45 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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