City · Minnesota
Braham, Minnesota
Braham, city, in Isanti County, Minnesota. Braham had 1,789 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,769 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,732 (±279). GEOID 2707282.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,789
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,769 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,732 ±279
Median household income
$59,375
±$10,600 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$196,800
±$11,919 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$788
±$264 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Braham and what county is it in?
Braham is a city in Isanti County, Minnesota. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 1,089 residents per square mile in 2020.
Braham is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Isanti County | 1,769 | 100.0% |
| Kanabec County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Braham, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,789 people lived in Braham on July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,769 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,732 (±279).
| Measure | Braham | Isanti County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,732 ±279 | 42,596 | no clear change |
| Households | 687 ±80 | 16,293 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.28 | 2.59 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 724 ±83 | 17,268 | −128 |
Braham's population since 2000
From 1,276 in 2000 to 1,789 in 2025: up 40.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Braham as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Braham?
The median resident of Braham is 36.6 years old; 30.4% are under 18 and 15.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.0%.
| Measure | Braham | Isanti County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 ±2.8 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.4% ±5.0 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.8% ±4.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Male | 45.8% ±5.2 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% ±4.7 pts | 2.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.7% ±6.5 pts | 90.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±2.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±2.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±2.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±2.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.1% ±3.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.4% ±3.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.1% ±4.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0% ±2.0 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.5% ±5.5 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 9.7% ±3.3 pts | 20.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.5% ±1.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.5% ±3.8 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Braham earn?
Half of Braham's 687 households earn less than $59,375 a year (±$10,600), against $87,440 in Isanti County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $56,570 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Braham | Isanti County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,375 ±$10,600 | $87,440 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,795 ±$7,139 | $101,012 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,296 ±$3,249 | $39,737 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.1% ±5.0 pts | 7.5% | −9.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.0% ±11.4 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.9% ±6.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% ±4.8 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.4% ±5.7 pts | 90.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Braham?
Owners occupy 69.1% of Braham's occupied homes and renters 30.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $196,800 by its owner (±$11,919). The median renter pays $788 a month including utilities, and 40.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Braham | Isanti County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $196,800 ±$11,919 | $306,200 | +$41,363 |
| Median gross rent | $788 ±$264 | $1,273 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.2% ±16.1 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,569 ±$66 | $1,850 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.1% ±7.3 pts | 83.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.9% ±7.3 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Housing units | 724 ±83 | 17,268 | −128 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5% ±3.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.1% ±6.6 pts | 82.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.6% ±3.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.5% ±1.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.0% ±4.4 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.5% ±4.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Braham building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Braham in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Braham work and get to work?
82.4% of Braham's workers drive alone and 6.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.6 minutes.
| Measure | Braham | Isanti County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.7% ±5.5 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±3.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.4% ±5.3 pts | 76.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1% ±4.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.4% ±2.8 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.6 min ±2.2 | 30.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Braham?
No census tract lies mostly in Braham; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1302Isanti County | 3,589 | $72,000 |
| Tract 4804Kanabec County | 4,736 | $88,571 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Braham) · Census block assignment files
How does Braham compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Braham is the 8,085th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 279th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Braham ranks 504th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 279th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 355th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 194th | 562 |
| Median household income | 504th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 544th | 562 |
| Median home value | 451st | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 390th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 55th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 555th | 559 |
| Median age | 456th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 433rd | 561 |
| Work from home | 460th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 104th | 562 |
Braham's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Braham with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Braham?
16 of the 57 figures for Braham on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Braham are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Braham.