[2] A train depot was built at Britt in 1870, with tracks running from east to west through the town.

As of 2019, the Canadian Pacific Railway runs through the town, mostly carrying grain.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.26 square miles (3.26 km2), all land.

There were 959 housing units at an average density of 703.9 per square mile (271.8/km2).

Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 8.6% of the population.

There were 979 housing units at an average density of 777.0 per square mile (300.0/km2).

35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 930 housing units at an average density of 761.6 per square mile (294.1/km2).

34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[16] Britt is mentioned as being the location of a prom in the song "Prom Night" by The Perfect Theory, written by Adam Young of Owl City fame.