Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Brownsville, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

609

Median Agei

43.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.5%533

Two or More

9.7%59

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%9

Asian

1%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.9%44

High School Diploma

27.7%123

Some College (<1 yr)

9.9%44

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%46

Associate's Degree

14%62

Bachelor's Degree

17.8%79

Master's Degree

4.1%18

Professional Degree

0.5%2

Doctorate

0.9%4

HS or Higher

95%

BA or Higher

23.2%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$174,100

Median Renti

$570

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

92.6%252

Renter-Occupied

7.4%20

Total Units

283

Homeownership

92.6%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.3%21

$50K–$100K

4.4%11

$100K–$150K

26.2%66

$150K–$200K

16.7%42

$200K–$300K

24.2%61

$300K–$500K

11.1%28

$500K–$1M

7.9%20

$1M+

1.2%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

8.1%23

2000–2009

11%31

1990–1999

23.7%67

1980–1989

4.9%14

1970–1979

9.9%28

1960–1969

1.4%4

1950–1959

9.9%28

1940–1949

8.5%24

1939 or earlier

22.6%64

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

75.4%205

Electricity

10.3%28

Utility Gas

4.8%13

Wood

4.8%13

Fuel Oil

4%11

Other

0.7%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,750

Mean Household Incomei

$102,809

Per Capita Incomei

$49,780

Poverty Ratei

3.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

306

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%4

$10K–$15K

1.8%5

$15K–$20K

3.3%9

$25K–$30K

0.7%2

$30K–$35K

2.6%7

$35K–$40K

11%30

$40K–$45K

0.7%2

$45K–$50K

8.5%23

$50K–$60K

13.6%37

$60K–$75K

15.8%43

$75K–$100K

9.2%25

$100K–$125K

7%19

$125K–$150K

8.8%24

$150K–$200K

6.2%17

$200K+

9.2%25

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

61%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

300

Avg. Commutei

24.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

306

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

43(9.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.5%Insured

1.5%Uninsured