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| Brownsville (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2010-2020 Change | |
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| Population | 417 | 418 | 415 | 517 | 466 | 566 | +100 | +21.46 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 2.00 | 1.93 | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.85 | +0.06 | +3.35 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 208.50 | 216.58 | 231.84 | 288.94 | 260.34 | 306.11 | +45.77 | +17.58 |
| Housing Units | 139 | 160 | 177 | 273 | 280 | 313 | +33 | +11.79 |
| Households | -- | 150 | 154 | 216 | 213 | 251 | +38 | +17.84 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.39 | 2.19 | 1.94 | -0.25 | -11.42 |
Brownsville is a city in Houston County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.85 square miles, all of it land. The elevation is 705 ft (215 m). Minnesota State Highway 26 and County Road 3 (Main Street) are two of the main routes in the community.
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As of the census of 2020, there were 566 people, 292 households, and 190 families residing in the city. The population density was 306.1 inhabitants per square mile. There were 313 housing units at an average density of 169.3 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 94.7% White, 0.2% black, 0.5% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.
There were 251 households of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 18.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 20.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median age in the city was 25.7 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 19.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.9% male and 45.1% female.
The median income for a household in the city was $58,750. About 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line. 17.5% of residents had a bachelors degree or higher. The median rent was $545 and 93.2% owned their homes. The average value of a housing unit was $125,000.
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Brownsville City Hall 104 N 6th Street PO Box 138 Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-6732 Web: www.brownsvillemn.org Regular Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday 8:30 am - 11:30 am City Council Meeting: 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm 
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| Title | Term Ends | Name and Address | Phone | |
| Mayor | 12/31/2022 | Jean Meyer 302 N 7th Street Brownsville, MN 55919 |
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482-6720 (507) 450-6038 |
| Clerk | appointed | Steve Schuldt 104 N 6th Street Brownsville, MN 55919 |
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| Council Member | 12/31/2026 | Pam Walhovd 205 S 10th Street Brownsville, MN 55919 |
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| Council Member | 12/31/2026 | Barb Hurley 1817 Cork Hollow Road Brownsville, MN 55919 |
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| Council Member | 12/31/2028 | David Prestby 815 N 2nd Street Brownsville, MN 55919 |
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(507) 450-5508 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2028 | Bill Fitzpatrick 807 Adams Street Brownsville, MN 55919 |
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(507) 500-1463 |
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US Post Office 508 Main Street Brownsville, MN 55919-8816 Phone: (507) 482-6652 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Web: www.usps.com Regular Business Hours:
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| Electricity | Mienergy Cooperative | (800) 432-2285 |
| Natural Gas | n/a | -- |
| Wastewater | City of Brownsville | (507) 482-6732 |
| Water | Private wells - no city water | -- |
| Telephone | AcenTek | (888) 404-4940 |
| Cable TV | AcenTek | (888) 404-4940 |
| Garbage | Richard's Sanitation | (507) 724-2086 |
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Comforter Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: none The Episcopalian Church of the Holy Comforter, built in 1869, has served as a religious center for almost 100 years. It is open by appointment throughout the year and the church is available for weddings and other appropriate functions for a nominal fee. |
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| Episcopalian Church of the Holy
Comforter Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: none Pastor: n/a Sunday Worship: none Regular services have not been held in this historic 1872 church since 1963. Church is open by appointment. |
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St. Patrick Parish 604 Adams Street Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-6818 Web: www.stpatrickschurchbrownsvillemn.org Pastor: Father Greg Havel Sunday Mass: 8:00 am |
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Zion Evangelical Church 201 N 7th Street Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-6643 Web: www.zionevangelicalchurch.org Pastor: Steve Grunlan Sunday Worship: 10:00 am |
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Wildcat Landing & Campground 11011 State Highway 26 Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-6250 Web: www.co.houston.mn.us/Wildcat.aspx On the Mississippi. 68 sites, primitive & electrical. Fishing pier & boat ramp to Mississippi. Sandy beach, central shower house, picnic tables, fire rings & picnic shelters. Riverfront sites, sanitary station, firewood & ice. Seasonal & monthly sites. Open May thru September. In Historic Bluff Country, 7 miles S of Hwy. 16 on Hwy 26 at Brownsville. |
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| Al's Small Engine 10299 County Road 18 Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-6867 Web: www.alssmallengine.net |
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| Brownsville City Clerk 104 N 6th Street PO Box 138 Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-6732 Web: www.brownsvillemn.org |
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| Brownsville Community Center 104 N 6th Street Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-6876 |
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Brownsville Fire & Rescue 408 Main Street Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-6767 Web: www.brownsvillemn.org Our department sets a high standard in saving lives and property by staffing dedicated personnel, purchasing top-notch equipment. We continue to obtain training from Riverland College, S.E. MN EMS in Rochester, MN, Arrowhead Conference in Duluth, MN, Tri-State Ambulance, Franciscan-Skemp, and Gundersen Lutheran in La Crosse, WI. We also continue to train and fly with area helicopters. Our crew consists of First Responders, Emergency Medical Technician's (EMT's) Firefighters, and MN State Certified Firefighters. |
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| Brownsville Pump & Well 6020 Hamilton Street PO Box 62 Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-6234 |
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| Dennis Doering Farm 4565 County Road 3 Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 724-2144 |
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| F & T Construction LLC 12744 State Highway 26 Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-6300 |
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| Foellmi Construction Inc. 307 Adams Street Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-6315 |
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Lawrence Lake Marina & Bait 8995 Lawrence Lane Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-6615 Web: www.lawrencelakemarina.com We are a secluded, seventy-two slip marina located 7 miles south of Lacrosse, WI on the Mississippi River. Offering: 91 octane alcohol free performance fuel Food, candy, ice cream treats Bait and Tackle ON and OFF sale Beer Live Music EVERY Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Memorial Day – Labor Day) A great variety of Lawrence Lake Marina apparel The ORIGINAL “Friday Night Steak Fry” Summer Store and Fuel Hours: Open Weekly 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM weather permitting |
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| Reinhart Construction 12715 County 24 Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 724-2672 |
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| River Station 202 Main Street Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 724-2273 |
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| Saxon Hall Pizza & Pub 702 Main Street Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-4255 The Saxon Hall is a Pizza Pub located in Brownsville Minnesota in a 150 year old renovated stone building. We specialize in fresh, made from scratch pizza! |
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| Sharon Rohrer Works 315 N 2nd Street Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-6360 |
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| Shellhorn Bar & Grill 12668 State Highway 26 Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-6778 |
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US Post Office 508 Main Street Brownsville, MN 55919-8816 Phone: (507) 482-6652 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Web: www.usps.com |
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Wildcat Landing & Campground 11011 State Highway 26 Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-6250 Web: www.co.houston.mn.us/Wildcat.aspx Wildcat Park and Landing is located on the Mississippi River south of Brownsville, Minnesota and features 52 campsites, 3 picnic shelters, 2 boat landings and one fishing pier. Water and electricity available on most sites. |
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| Wildcat Saloon 202 S 3rd Street Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-6811 Wildcat Saloon is now open! Our grand opening is on June 3rd at 10am!! We're all looking forward to some drinks, giveaways and good company! |
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Willard's Taxidermy 3898 Cork Hollow Drive Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 482-9453 Web: www.willardstaxidermy.com At Willard’s Taxidermy, we understand what it means to harvest the animal of your dreams and how to make that memory last. We pride ourselves on helping you recreate that moment. All trophies are given great attention to detail in order to bring out the most natural look possible. Taxidermy is truly a modern art form. We believe in using the finest materials and applying our knowledge of reference in order to reproduce an accurate interpretation of your trophy. Our craftsmanship guarantees you a unique art piece that will help you relive the success of your hunt. Willard’s Taxidermy looks forward to working with you to create a work of art that you will be proud to display in your home or office. Our goal is to offer you the best wildlife art in the taxidermy industry. |
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| Wunnecka Salvage 16516 Klondike Road Brownsville, MN 55919 Phone: (507) 542-4985 |
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Topographic map is courtesy of the Minnesota DNR
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