Brownsville, Minnesota facts for kids
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Brownsville
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Location of Brownsville, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Houston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.85 sq mi (4.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.85 sq mi (4.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 566 |
| • Density | 306.11/sq mi (118.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55919
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-08218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393441 |
Brownsville is a city in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 566 at the 2020 census.
History
A post office called Brownsville has been in operation since 1852. Brownsville was platted in 1854 by the brothers Job and Charles Brown, and named for them.
The village of Brownsville was destroyed by fire in October 1920. The loss was reported to be worth $75,000. The rail depot and eight other buildings were destroyed.
The weekly Brownsville News newspaper, established in June 1885, ceased publication in October 1920. It was issued with the Houston County Chief from November 1920 to April 1927 and with the Hokah Chief from April to July 1927.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.94 square miles (5.02 km2), of which 1.75 square miles (4.53 km2) is land and 0.19 square miles (0.49 km2) is water.
Minnesota State Highway 26 and County Road 3 (Main Street) are two of the main routes in the community.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 625 | — | |
| 1880 | 607 | −2.9% | |
| 1890 | 447 | −26.4% | |
| 1900 | 453 | 1.3% | |
| 1910 | 361 | −20.3% | |
| 1920 | 338 | −6.4% | |
| 1930 | 274 | −18.9% | |
| 1940 | 298 | 8.8% | |
| 1950 | 330 | 10.7% | |
| 1960 | 382 | 15.8% | |
| 1970 | 417 | 9.2% | |
| 1980 | 418 | 0.2% | |
| 1990 | 415 | −0.7% | |
| 2000 | 517 | 24.6% | |
| 2010 | 466 | −9.9% | |
| 2020 | 566 | 21.5% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 466 people, 213 households, and 137 families living in the city. The population density was 266.3 inhabitants per square mile (102.8/km2). There were 280 housing units at an average density of 160.0 per square mile (61.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 213 households, of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.7% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.62.
The median age in the city was 47.6 years. 17% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 40.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.
Notable people
- The film actor William Hauber (1891–1929) was born in Brownsville.
- Peshtigo fire survivor and memoirist Peter Pernin was Catholic pastor in Brownsville 1886-94.
See also
In Spanish: Brownsville (Minnesota) para niños
