Brown County, MN

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2021 Population

25,894

3.26% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

41.7

0.714% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.99%

13.6% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$62,999

5.34% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$146,700

1.88% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

13,514

1.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Brown County, MN had a population of 25.9k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $62,999. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Brown County, MN grew from 25,076 to 25,894, a 3.26% increase and its median household income grew from $59,804 to $62,999, a 5.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Brown County, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.9%), White (Hispanic) (2.07%), Other (Hispanic) (1.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.946%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.726%).

None of the households in Brown County, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Brown County, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Brown County, MN are Martin Luther College (248 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Brown County, MN was $146,700, and the homeownership rate was 77.9%.

Most people in Brown County, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Brown County, MN was 2 cars per household.

Brown County, MN borders Blue Earth County, MN, Cottonwood County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, and Watonwan County, MN.

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Population & Diversity

Brown County, MN is home to a population of 25.9k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.34% of Brown County, MN residents were born outside of the country (605 people).

In 2021, there were 45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.1k people) in Brown County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 535 White (Hispanic) and 467 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Brown County, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Brown County, MN was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Brown County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brown County, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
24.1k ± 38
White (Hispanic)
535 ± 207
Other (Hispanic)
467 ± 193

4.68%

Hispanic Population

1.21k people

4.68% of the people in Brown County, MN are hispanic (1.21k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Brown County, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
55,478 ± 5,754 people
Somalia
39,298 ± 4,850 people
India
30,033 ± 4,243 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 55,478 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 39,298 and India with 30,033.

Foreign-Born Population

2.34%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

605 people

2.52%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

632 people

As of 2021, 2.34% of Brown County, MN residents (605 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brown County, MN was 2.52%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Brown County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
633 ± 105
Gulf War (2001-)
170 ± 71
Korea
139 ± 58

Brown County, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.72 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Brown County, MN employs 13.5k people. The largest industries in Brown County, MN are Manufacturing (2,394 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,890 people), and Retail Trade (1,492 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($72,917), Public Administration ($63,393), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($61,719).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,287. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.5k

2021 Value

± 625

1.24%

1 Year growth

± 6.34%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Brown County, MN grew at a rate of 1.24%, from 13.3k employees to 13.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brown County, MN, are Production Occupations (1,532 people), Management Occupations (1,441 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,424 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brown County, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.5k

2021 Value

± 625

1.24%

1 Year growth

± 6.34%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Brown County, MN grew at a rate of 1.24%, from 13.3k employees to 13.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brown County, MN, are Manufacturing (2,394 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,890 people), and Retail Trade (1,492 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brown County, MN, though some of these residents may live in Brown County, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,680

Median earning men ± $1,888

$32,356

Median earning women ± $1,826

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($79,695), Construction ($56,875), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,575).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,806), Manufacturing ($42,327), and Information ($40,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

242
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
197
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
155
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$595k
Manufacturing
$227k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$82.4k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$636B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$25.1B
Iowa
$14.8B
Illinois
$14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Brown County, MN went to Donald J. Trump with 65.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.5%), followed by Other (1.33%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.33%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Brown County, MN went to Donald J. Trump with 65.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.5%), followed by Other (1.33%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Brown County, MN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Brown County, MN awarded 248 degrees. The student population of Brown County, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 449 male students and 471 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Brown County, MN are White (238 and 96.7%), followed by Black or African American (3 and 1.22%), Two or More Races (2 and 0.813%), and Asian (1 and 0.407%).

The largest universities in Brown County, MN by number of degrees awarded are Martin Luther College (248 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Brown County, MN are Elementary Education & Teaching (60 and 24.2%), Other Theology & Religious Vocations (42 and 16.9%), and Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies (35 and 14.1%).

The median tuition cost in Brown County, MN for private four year colleges is $16,910.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Brown County, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 83.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 920 (48.8% men and 51.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 920 students enrolled in Brown County, MN, 48.8% men and 51.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 847 records, of which 51% were women and 49% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
60 degrees awarded
Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies
33 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
23 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Brown County, MN was Elementary Education & Teaching with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Brown County, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Martin Luther College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

248 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Martin Luther College with 248 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 109 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Brown County, MN, which is 0.784 times less than the 139 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 238 degrees mean that there were 79.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,910) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.02M), and Some college (978k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Brown County, MN was $146,700 in 2021, which is 0.599 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $144,000 to $146,700, a 1.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Brown County, MN is 77.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Brown County, MN have an average commute time of 15.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brown County, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Brown County, MN is $62,999. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Brown County, MN was Census Tract 9602 with a value of $80,625, followed by Census Tract 9607 and Census Tract 9604, with respective values of $73,214 and $64,797.

In 2022, 7.27% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Brown County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.43%.

Housing

Property

$146,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,015

$8,394

Median Property Taxes

±$447

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Brown County, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Brown County, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.9%

Homeownership

2021

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.9% of the housing units in Brown County, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Brown County, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9602
Census Tract 9607
Census Tract 9604

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Brown County, MN was Census Tract 9602 with a value of $80,625, followed by Census Tract 9607 and Census Tract 9604, with respective values of $73,214 and $64,797.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Brown County, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,999

Median Household Income

± $2,334

10.8k

Number of Households

± 540

In 2021, the median household income of the 10.8k households in Brown County, MN grew to $62,999 from the previous year's value of $59,804.

The following chart displays the households in Brown County, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Brown County, MN is from Minnesota.

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2021, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.7%)
Worked At Home (8.51%)
Carpooled (5.63%)

In 2021, 81.7% of workers in Brown County, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.51%) and those who carpooled to work (5.63%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brown County, MN have a shorter commute time (15.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.42% of the workforce in Brown County, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Brown County, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Brown County, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Brown County, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 7.27% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Brown County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.43%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.99% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brown County, MN (1.98k out of 24.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brown County, MN is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 7.7% of the children was living in poverty in Brown County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 73.4 in Brown County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 23.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.9% of the population of Brown County, MN has health coverage, with 56.1% on employee plans, 11% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.988% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Brown County, MN see 1000 patients per year on average, which represents a 11.5% increase from the previous year (897 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1462 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 478 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,000 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Brown County, MN

Primary care physicians in Brown County, MN see an average of 1,000 patients per year. This represents a 11.5% increase from the previous year (897 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Brown County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.13%

Uninsured

56.1%

Employer Coverage

11%

Medicaid

15.9%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.988%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brown County, MN grew by 29.4% from 3.19% to 4.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Brown County, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 68.3 in Brown County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Brown County, MN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.8% in Brown County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Brown County, MN.

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