Brownsville, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 small city in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 566 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Brownsville
A post office opened in Brownsville in 1852. The city was officially planned and laid out in 1854. Two brothers, Job and Charles Brown, did this work. They named the city after themselves.
A big fire sadly destroyed much of Brownsville in October 1920. The fire caused about $75,000 worth of damage. The train station and eight other buildings were lost.
The local newspaper, the Brownsville News, started in 1885. It stopped being published in October 1920, right after the big fire. For a while, its news was included in other local papers.
Geography of Brownsville
Brownsville covers an area of about 1.94 square miles (5.02 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The main roads in Brownsville are Minnesota State Highway 26 and County Road 3. County Road 3 is also known as Main Street.
Population and People
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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 Information
In 2010, there were 466 people living in Brownsville. These people lived in 213 households, and 137 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Brownsville were White (99.1%). A small number (0.9%) were from two or more races. Also, 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 20.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (55.9%) were married couples living together. Some households (35.7%) were not families.
The average age of people in the city was 47.6 years old.
- 17% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 6.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 20.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 40.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.2% were 65 years old or older.
The city had slightly more males (52.1%) than females (47.9%).
Famous People from Brownsville
- William Hauber (1891–1929) was a film actor born in Brownsville.
- Peter Pernin, who survived the Peshtigo fire and wrote about it, was a Catholic pastor in Brownsville from 1886 to 1894.
Images for kids
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An aerial view of Brownsville, Minnesota
See also
In Spanish: Brownsville (Minnesota) para niños
