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A town of 509, settled in 1869. A regional job hub with 413 jobs.
Among 274 Minnesota towns, just 4 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Brandon. Brandon Auditorium and Fire Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places. Brandon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Brandon beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1936.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Brandon, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Brandon.
Most working residents leave Brandon for work: only 7% work in town. 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line in Brandon, below both Minnesota’s towns (7%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The average trip to work in Brandon is 19 minutes.
| Brandon | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 1.3% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 7.1% | 9.8% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Brandon-Evansville Public Schools. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon-Evansville Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 124 | A |
| Brandon-Evansville High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 158 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 74% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Brandon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 80°F, Brandon’s July high is where Minnesota’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Brandon beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 28% of Brandon adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Brandon | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 25% | 23% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 75% | 79% |
| What stands out | Brandon | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with arthritis | 25.3% | 22.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Brandon | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $860 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 75% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lion's Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Brandon
About 1 of every 100 Brandon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Brandon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Minnesota, United States
Brandon is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 501 at the 2020 census.
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Brandon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.