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Brownsville, MN
City in Houston County, Minnesota.
Population
609
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
329
ZIP codes
0
Brownsville and its ZIP codes
Brownsville at a glance
- Brownsville is about 4.6 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,750, 25% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,100 (47% below Minnesota) and median rent is $570 a month.
Local data for Brownsville, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brownsville, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,750
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$174,100
Median rent
$570/mo
Homeownership
92.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (269), Irish Americans (186), Norwegian Americans (128).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houston County. PPP loans are for Brownsville.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,120
5,129 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,879
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $7,264 per person
How people get to work
Brownsville, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.7%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brownsville, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
394
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 8°F
37.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brownsville, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Brownsville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Stoddard, WIVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| HokahCity | 5.2 mi | 0.7 |
| La Crosse, WICity | 8.2 mi | 21.7 |
| La CrescentCity | 8.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Chaseburg, WIVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Genoa, WIVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| French Island, WICensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| CaledoniaCity | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| St. Joseph, WICensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Onalaska, WICity | 13 mi | 10.6 |
| DresbachCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Coon Valley, WIVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| New Albin, IACity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| HoustonCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| DakotaCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Brice Prairie, WICensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brownsville, MN in?
- Brownsville is in Houston County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Brownsville, MN?
- About 609 people live in Brownsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brownsville?
- Nearby places include Stoddard, WI (4.4 mi), Hokah (5.2 mi), La Crosse, WI (8.2 mi), La Crescent (8.9 mi), Chaseburg, WI (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023