Brown County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,800 | — | #1,623 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,378 | -7.7% | #1,244 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,488 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $191,200 | -32.2% | #1,501 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $890 | -23.5% | #1,493 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | -32.8% | #456 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brown County has a population of 25,800, making it the #1,623 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Brown County is $69,378, ranking #1,244 out of 3,222 counties — 7.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.5% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Brown County is $191,200 (-32.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $890/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.9%.
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95.4% of residents in Brown County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.
About Brown County, Minnesota
Brown County, Minnesota has a total population of 25,800, making it the 1,623rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brown County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brown County is $69,378, which ranks #1,244 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Brown County is $191,200, 32.2% below the national median. Renters in Brown County pay a median gross rent of $890 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brown County, 24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.7 min.
Brown County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.1%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
All data for Brown County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.