Mower County, county in Minnesota, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 40,150 inhabitants. The county was created 169 years ago in 1855. Its county seat is Austin.
There are 16 city/town in Mower County, MN. The largest city of Mower County is Lansing with a population of 971. Other cities include, Austin population 847, Brownsdale population 696, Adams population 471, Racine population 470
Lansing, Census-designated place in Mower County, Minnesota, United States
Austin, City in Minnesota, U.
Brownsdale, City in Minnesota, USA
Mower County is located in southeastern Minnesota along the state's border with Iowa. The county was established in 1855 and encompasses approximately 680 square miles.
The largest city and county seat is Austin, home to over 24,000 residents. Other notable Mower County cities and towns include:
As the largest city in Mower County, Austin serves as the governmental, industrial and commercial hub of the region. Major employers in Austin include Hormel Foods, Superior Industries, and Mayo Clinic Health System.
Popular attractions include the Spam Museum dedicated to the iconic Hormel product, the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, and the Paramount Theater. The historic downtown area offers shopping, dining and entertainment.
Located west of Austin, Adams boasts a population of around 800 people. Adams was originally built up around a railroad line constructed in the late 1800s.
Key landmarks in town include the Mower County Fairgrounds and the Adams Public Library. The Adams Raceway dirt racetrack offers stock car racing during summer months.
Brownsdale lies along the eastern edge of Mower County. Around 600 residents call Brownsdale home.
The local economy is heavily based in agriculture. Brownsdale hosts an annual town festival each June known as Daze of Yore Days.
Found along Highway 16, Dexter has a population of about 500 residents. Popular attractions include the Dexter Ballroom dance hall and the Dexter Defender Days festival held each summer.
Mower County's small towns showcase the area's deep agricultural roots and Midwest traditions. Along with the larger city of Austin, they offer a variety of sights and activities for visitors.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mower County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | City in Minnesota, United States | 471 |
| Austin | City in Minnesota, U. | 847 |
| Brownsdale | City in Minnesota, USA | 696 |
| Dexter | City in Mower County, Minnesota, United States | 323 |
| Elkton | City in Mower County, Minnesota, United States | 148 |
| Grand Meadow | Township in Mower County, Minnesota | 318 |
| Lansing | Census-designated place in Mower County, Minnesota, United States | 971 |
| Le Roy | Township in Mower County, Minnesota | 371 |
| Lyle | City in Minnesota | 369 |
| Mapleview | Human settlement in Mower County, Minnesota, United States of America | 177 |
| Mayville | Unincorporated community in Mower County, Minnesota | 407 |
| Racine | City in Mower County, Minnesota, United States | 470 |
| Rose Creek | Human settlement in Mower County, Minnesota, United States of America | 423 |
| Sargeant | Township in Mower County, Minnesota | 320 |
| Taopi | Human settlement in Mower County, Minnesota, United States of America | 65 |
| Waltham | City in the U. | 351 |
