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Brown County, Nebraska
Brown County is a county in Nebraska with FIPS code 31017 and an estimated population of 2,853 (Census 2023), 67th largest of 93 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Brown County
- State
- Nebraska
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 31017
- State FIPS
- 31
- Population (2023)
- 2,853
- Change since 2020
- -1.5%
- State rank
- 67 of 93
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Brown County?
Brown County, Nebraska has the five-digit FIPS code 31017: 31 for the state and 017 for the county.
What state is Brown County in?
Brown County is in Nebraska.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.