Census Bureau data for Brownsville city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Brownsville city
- What is the median household income in Brownsville city?
- The median household income in Brownsville city is $37,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Brownsville city?
- The poverty rate in Brownsville city is 24.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Brownsville city?
- $156,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Brownsville city?
- The median gross rent in Brownsville city is $670 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Brownsville city residents have a college degree?
- 6.9% of adults in Brownsville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,066
Median Income
$37,500
Median Home Value
$156,800
Poverty Rate
24.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.6%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$4,271 (+12.9%)
Home Value:
+$79,300 (+102.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+9.5 pp (+61.7%)
Bachelor's+:
-5.6 pp (-44.8%)
Unemployment:
-0.2 pp (-2.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,066
Median Age
38.0
Female
59.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 95.2%
Black 0.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Other 0.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$37,500
±$22,036
-$24,917 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$62,118
Median Family Income
$55,583
Poverty Rate
24.9%
+13.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
40.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
29.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.1%
$10–15k
9.8%
$15–25k
17.5%
$25–35k
13.2%
$35–50k
7.1%
$50–75k
17.2%
$75–100k
18.5%
$100–150k
7.1%
$150–200k
1.9%
$200k+
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
490
Owner-Occupied
51.9%
Renter-Occupied
48.1%
Vacancy Rate
22.9%
Median Home Value
$156,800
-$35,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$670
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
7.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
31.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.8%
$50–100k
15.3%
$100–200k
20.4%
$200–300k
30.1%
$300–500k
10.2%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
33.9%
$500–1k
46.2%
$1–1.5k
19.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
24.1%
1 vehicle
31.2%
2 vehicles
34.7%
3+
10.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
57.3%
2–4 units
2.2%
5–19 units
10.2%
20+ units
2.2%
Mobile home
14.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.3%
1940–1969
6.7%
1970–1999
14.9%
2000–2009
3.5%
2010+
20.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
63.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
6.9%
-20.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.0%
Some College / Associate
15.0%
Less Than High School
20.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
+1.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
0.7%
Government Workers
7.0%
Private For-Profit
92.3%
Industry
Retail
39.1%
Manufacturing
20.1%
Edu/Health
8.4%
Prof. Services
7.0%
Arts/Entmt.
7.0%
Construction
4.7%
Wholesale
2.7%
Finance
2.3%
Transportation
1.7%
Public Admin
1.7%
Occupation
Management
26.8%
Food Prep
26.8%
Production
22.4%
Sales
18.4%
Construction
5.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.3 min
Drove Alone
64.2%
Carpool
5.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
29.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
378
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
51.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
11.4%
5–9
10.6%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
2.3%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
12.0%
35–44
10.6%
45–54
8.8%
55–64
3.8%
65–74
3.8%
75–84
11.2%
85+
9.0%
Under 18: 29.8%
Working age (18–64): 70.2%
65 and over: 25.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.7%
Naturalized Citizen
57.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.9%
With a Disability
20.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
71.0%
Uninsured
29.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
71.2%
Has a Computer
78.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
81.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023