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Brownton, MN

City in McLeod County, Minnesota.

Population

546

Land area

0.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,360

ZIP codes

0

Brownton and its ZIP codes

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Brownton at a glance

  • Brownton is about 19 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • The median household income is $79,712, 10% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,500 (51% below Minnesota) and median rent is $875 a month.

Local data for Brownton, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Brownton, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$79,712

Poverty rate

10.7%

Median home value

$162,500

Median rent

$875/mo

Homeownership

90.2%

Bachelor's or higher

9.4%

Median age

46.5

Average commute

32.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (276), Norwegian Americans (74), Mexican Americans (58).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLeod County. PPP loans are for Brownton.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,899

15,822 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,908

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$245M

FY 2026, $6,675 per person

McLeod County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Brownton, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.4%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home13.5%

Average one-way commute: 32.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Brownton, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

703

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

34

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 3°F

31.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Brownton, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.5%

U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts

Diabetes

11.4%

U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts

Smoking

16.2%

U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.4%

U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts

Cities near Brownton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
StewartCity6.9 mi0.8
New AuburnCity6.9 mi0.7
BiscayCity7.5 mi0.1
GlencoeCity10 mi3.2
HutchinsonCity11 mi8.5
Buffalo LakeCity13 mi0.7
WinthropCity13 mi1.3
Silver LakeCity14 mi0.4
GaylordCity14 mi1.9
PlatoCity16 mi0.3
ArlingtonCity16 mi1.6
GibbonCity16 mi0.7
Cedar MillsCity17 mi0.3
Green IsleCity17 mi1
HectorCity18 mi1.8
Lester PrairieCity18 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Brownton, MN in?
Brownton is in McLeod County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Brownton, MN?
About 546 people live in Brownton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Brownton?
Nearby places include Stewart (6.9 mi), New Auburn (6.9 mi), Biscay (7.5 mi), Glencoe (10 mi), Hutchinson (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023