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Braham, MN
City in Isanti County, Minnesota.
Population
1,732
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,066
ZIP codes
0
Braham and its ZIP codes
Braham at a glance
- Braham is about 15 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,375, 33% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,800 (40% below Minnesota) and median rent is $788 a month.
Local data for Braham, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Braham, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,375
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$196,800
Median rent
$788/mo
Homeownership
69.1%
Bachelor's or higher
9.7%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (517), Norwegian Americans (263), Irish Americans (197).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Isanti County. PPP loans are for Braham.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,108
11,167 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,741
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$296M
FY 2026, $7,189 per person
How people get to work
Braham, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Braham, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
338
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
63
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 4°F
29.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Braham, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Braham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StanchfieldCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.7 |
| GrasstonCity | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Rush CityCity | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| HenrietteCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| HarrisCity | 11 mi | 20 |
| CambridgeCity | 11 mi | 7.5 |
| MoraCity | 12 mi | 5.2 |
| Pine CityCity | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| Rock CreekCity | 13 mi | 43 |
| QuambaCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| OgilvieCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| IsantiCity | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| Brook ParkCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| North BranchCity | 18 mi | 37.3 |
| BockCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| BethelCity | 23 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Braham, MN in?
- Braham is in Isanti County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Braham, MN?
- About 1,732 people live in Braham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Braham?
- Nearby places include Stanchfield (3.8 mi), Grasston (5.4 mi), Rush City (10 mi), Henriette (11 mi), Harris (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023