The city of Browerville is located in Todd County, Minnesota. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city was 790. The city is named for Jacob V. Brower, a prolific writer in the Upper Midwest, who promoted the protection of the headwaters of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. He was born in Michigan and later moved to Minnesota. He was also a noted political figure, serving as County Attorney and Auditor of the county.
The population of Browerville is composed of whites, hispanics, and blacks. Its median annual income is $50,213, which is lower than the median income of the US. Similarly, the city's per capita income is $15,493, which means that the median income per person is lower than the median income of the parent and neighboring geographies. The majority of Browerville, MN workers commute alone, although there are some carpools available.
Browerville was founded in 1865, but the town was relocated in 1869 due to the construction of the Great Northern Railroad. Jacob Brower owned land in the new location and platted the town in 1882. The town is centered around the Long Prairie River, which forms the eastern boundary of the city. This river played a pivotal role in early settlement of Todd County, as it provided a transportation link between the Crow Wing and the Mississippi rivers. Steamboats and flatboats operated between the city and the surrounding areas, and the town flourished as a result.
The city has a total population of 914 people. The median age of the population is 39.2 and there are seventy-four residents of foreign descent. The median household income is $50,213, which is less than the median income of the city's other major groups.