Browerville, Minnesota

Browerville is a city in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 790 at the 2010 census.[6]

"Browerville" redirects here. This name may also refer to a major portion of Utqiagvik, Alaska.
Browerville
City
Location of Browerville, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°5′5″N 94°52′6″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyTodd
Area
 • Total1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2)
 • Land1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,283 ft (391 m)
Population
 • Total790
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
743
 • Density682.28/sq mi (263.46/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56438
Area code(s)320
FIPS code27-08110[4]
GNIS feature ID0640527[5]
Websitehttp://www.browerville.govoffice.com/

History

Browerville was platted in 1882, and named after Jacob V. Brower (1844–1905), a county official.[7] Browerville was incorporated in 1884.[8] Two properties in town are on the National Register of Historic Places: the Kahlert Mercantile Store, built in 1883, and the Church of St. Joseph, completed in 1909.[9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.06 square miles (2.75 km2), all of it land.[10] The Long Prairie River flows near the city's eastern boundary.[11] Browerville is along U.S. Highway 71, and County Roads 14 and 21.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
189086—
1900466441.9%
191063335.8%
19206817.6%
19307094.1%
194078610.9%
1950735−6.5%
19607441.2%
1970665−10.6%
19806934.2%
199078212.8%
2000735−6.0%
20107907.5%
Est. 2019743[3]−5.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 790 people, 326 households, and 196 families living in the city. The population density was 745.3 inhabitants per square mile (287.8/km2). There were 366 housing units at an average density of 345.3 per square mile (133.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.8% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 326 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.9% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 735 people, 318 households, and 181 families living in the city. The population density was 1,052.5 people per square mile (405.4/km2). There were 337 housing units at an average density of 482.6 per square mile (185.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.23% White, 0.54% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 318 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.8% were non-families. 41.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $48,393. Males had a median income of $35,208 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,493. About 10.9% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The mayor is Bob Heid (elected 2014).

Education

Public schools

Browerville Public Schools are part of the Browerville Public School District.[12] The elementary and high schools are attached, at 620 Park Avenue North. The average class size ranges between 40 and 55 students. Browerville sports teams use Tigers as their mascot. In fall, football and volleyball are offered. In winter, boys basketball, girls basketball, and wrestling are offered. In spring, softball, baseball, boys and girls golf, and boys and girls track are offered. Along with that, cheerleading is offered in fall and winter. The mascot used to be the Broncos when they were paired with differing school districts for sports, but now they stick with the tigers.

Private schools

Christ the King Catholic Church runs a parochial K-6 school at 750 North Main Street. Christ the King resulted in the combination of the two historical Roman Catholic parishes in Browerville: St. Joseph (Polish) and St. Peter (German). The initiative to combine the parishes was taken by the Diocese of St. Cloud, rather than by the faithful of these two parishes.

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References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  7. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 543.
  8. "City of Browerville Minnesota". City of Browerville Minnesota. Retrieved April 26, 2013.
  9. "Minnesota National Register Properties Database". Minnesota Historical Society. 2009. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
  10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  11. Minnesota Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Me.: DeLorme. 1994. p. 53. ISBN 0-89933-222-6.
  12. "Browerville Public School District". Browerville Public School District. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  13. "LaVyrle Spencer". IMDb. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  14. "Joseph Kiselewski". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved October 4, 2012.


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