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Brooten, MN
City in Stearns County, Minnesota.
Population
602
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
379
ZIP codes
0
Brooten and its ZIP codes
Brooten at a glance
- Brooten is about 5.3 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,250, 46% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,000 (56% below Minnesota) and median rent is $661 a month.
Local data for Brooten, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brooten, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,250
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$144,000
Median rent
$661/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (232), Norwegian Americans (187), Mexican Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stearns County. PPP loans are for Brooten.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,352
87,420 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,935
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,978 per person
How people get to work
Brooten, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.8%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brooten, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
897
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
153
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 1°F
31.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brooten, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Brooten
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BelgradeCity | 6.9 mi | 1.2 |
| SedanCity | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| ElrosaCity | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| SunburgCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Spring HillCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| GreenwaldCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| WestportCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Meire GroveCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| RegalCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake HenryCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| New LondonCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| GlenwoodCity | 16 mi | 5.7 |
| VillardCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Sauk CentreCity | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| Long BeachCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| MelroseCity | 19 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brooten, MN in?
- Brooten is in Stearns County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Brooten, MN?
- About 602 people live in Brooten, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brooten?
- Nearby places include Belgrade (6.9 mi), Sedan (8.1 mi), Elrosa (9.5 mi), Sunburg (12 mi), Spring Hill (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023