Brandon, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brandon
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| Motto(s):
"Great Today, Greater Tomorrow!"
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 501 |
| • Density | 1,037.27/sq mi (400.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56315
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-07336 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394239 |
Brandon is a small city located in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. According to the 2020 census, 501 people live there. The city's motto is "Great Today, Greater Tomorrow!"
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History of Brandon
When Brandon Became a City
The area where Brandon is now located became an official village on November 22, 1881. Before this, the current town site was planned out in August 1879. This happened when the railroad was being built through the area.
How Brandon Got Its Name
Originally, the town was called Chippewa. It was located about two miles north of where Brandon is today. The name "Brandon" was chosen to honor Brandon, Vermont. This was the birthplace of Stephen A. Douglas, a famous American politician.
Geography of Brandon
Where is Brandon Located?
Brandon is in Douglas County, Minnesota. It is part of Brandon Township geographically, but it is its own separate city.
City Size and Water Areas
The city covers a total area of about 0.48 square miles (1.24 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.47 square miles (1.22 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Major Roads in Brandon
You can find Brandon along Interstate 94. Other important roads that pass through or near the city include Douglas County Roads 7, 16, and 82.
People of Brandon (Demographics)
Population in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 489 people living in Brandon. These people lived in 207 households, and 139 of these were families. The city had about 1040 people per square mile (401 people per square kilometer). There were also 220 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Who Lives in Brandon?
Most of the people in Brandon in 2010 were White (99.2%). A small number were African American (0.2%) or Native American (0.6%). About 2.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 29% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- More than half (54.6%) were married couples living together.
- About 10.1% of households had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- A small number (2.4%) had a male head of the house with no wife present.
- About 32.9% of households were not families.
- Around 28.5% of all households had only one person living there.
- About 6.8% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had 2.36 people, and the average family had 2.90 people.
Age and Gender in Brandon
The average age of people in Brandon in 2010 was 34.5 years old.
- 26.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.3% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 53.0% of the population was male and 47.0% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Brandon (Minnesota) para niños
