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Brown County, MN: growth, migration and housing
Brown County has 25,517 residents, down 1.5% since 2020 (-0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 500 households moved in and 591 moved out (-91 net), while a net $6.0M of income left. Median household income is $69,378, the median home $191,200 and median rent $890 a month.
In Minnesota: 68th of 87 counties for 5-year population growth · 64th of 87 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 72nd of 87 counties for median household income · 59th of 87 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Brown County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Nicollet County, MN | 57 | $3.6M |
| Blue Earth County, MN | 42 | $2.0M |
| Redwood County, MN | 33 | $2.3M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 32 | $1.7M |
| Watonwan County, MN | 23 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Brown County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth County, MN | 67 | $2.6M |
| Nicollet County, MN | 58 | $3.2M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 37 | $2.2M |
| Redwood County, MN | 35 | $2.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.