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Brewster, MN
City in Nobles County, Minnesota.
Population
687
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
496
ZIP codes
0
Brewster and its ZIP codes
Brewster at a glance
- Brewster is about 6.9 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $82,583, 7% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,200 (54% below Minnesota) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Brewster, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brewster, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,583
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$152,200
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher
7.7%
Median age
30.3
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (290), German Americans (103), Burmese Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nobles County. PPP loans are for Brewster.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,941
9,959 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,203
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $6,854 per person
How people get to work
Brewster, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.3%
- Carpooled27.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brewster, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
723
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
18
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
30.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brewster, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Brewster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WorthingtonCity | 7.8 mi | 8 |
| OkabenaCity | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| KinbraeCity | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Heron LakeCity | 9.7 mi | 1.2 |
| DundeeCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Round LakeCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| FuldaCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| LakefieldCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| WilderCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| BigelowCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| RushmoreCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Harris, IACity | 18 mi | 1 |
| WilmontCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake Park, IACity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| AvocaCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| Ocheyedan, IACity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brewster, MN in?
- Brewster is in Nobles County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Brewster, MN?
- About 687 people live in Brewster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brewster?
- Nearby places include Worthington (7.8 mi), Okabena (7.9 mi), Kinbrae (8.8 mi), Heron Lake (9.7 mi), Dundee (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023