Braham, Minnesota
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Braham is a city located in Isanti County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,276. The city limits also extend into Kanabec County.
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The Pie Capital
Braham is the homemade pie capital of Minnesota. Every year on the first Friday in August the people of Braham celebrate "Pie Day". This celebration includes craft sales, music, food stands, games, and entertainment, not to mention pie. The day is usually concluded with a street dance.
Geography
Image:MNMap-doton-Braham.png According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.3 km² (1.3 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 1,276 people, 511 households, and 331 families residing in the city. The population density was 391.0/km² (1,010.9/mi²). There were 566 housing units at an average density of 173.4/km² (448.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.18% White, 0.31% Black or African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.31% Asian, and 1.25% from two or more races. 0.24% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 511 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,830, and the median income for a family was $43,229. Males had a median income of $32,455 versus $22,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,693. 14.0% of the population and 13.1% of families were below the poverty line. 18.1% of those under the age of 18 and 12.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Noted native
- Marlene Johnson-First woman Lt. Governor in Minnesota.