Brown County, Minnesota
Brown County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Brown County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,893 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 24,846 inhabitants. Its county seat is New Ulm. The county was created 169 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Brown County
| Population : | 24,846 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| Different from : | Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County |
| Area : | 1602 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.8% |
| Named for : | Joseph R. Brown |
| Capital : | New Ulm |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1855 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:00:36 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brown County is located at 44°14'32"N 94°43'39"W (44.2421700, -94.7274800). It has 2 neighbors: Nicollet County and Watonwan County.
Brown County map
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The largest city of Brown County is New Ulm with a population of 13,141. Other cities include, Sleepy Eye population 3,329, Hanska population 372, Linden population 286 and Springfield population 116. See all Brown County cities & populated places.
Brown County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brown County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Ulm | 13,141 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Sleepy Eye | 3,329 | City in Brown County, Minnesota |
| Hanska | 372 | Human settlement in Brown County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Stark | 337 | Unincorporated community in Fish Lake Township, Chisago County, Minnesota |
| Linden | 286 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Leavenworth | 278 | Township in Brown County, Minnesota |
| Springfield | 116 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Evan | 84 | City in Brown County, Minnesota, United States |
| Cobden | 35 | Human settlement in Brown County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Comfrey | 15 | Human settlement in Brown County, Minnesota, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Brown County
Brown County has 2 neighbours.
- Nicollet County county in Minnesota, United States
- Watonwan County county in Minnesota, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brown County decreased by 4.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 25,893 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,658 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,412 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,267 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,272 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,240 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,272 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,172 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,125 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,008 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,846 | -0.65% | estimation process |
People born in Brown County (2)
People born in Brown County, including Howard Swenson, Jim Seifert, .
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- Brown County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 37,633 people.
- Brown County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 15,112 people.
- Brown County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 9,482 people.
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- Brown County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 2,981 people.
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
