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Challenge-Brownsville

California · 887 residents · 9.705 sq mi
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Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 182 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $344,200. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
887
−17%since 2000
from 1,069 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
91 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
−26%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6438711K1K2K1990201020202024Challenge-Brownsville
2024887
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,556
+98%since 2000
from $14,917 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+66%since 2010
from 0.252 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade66%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,200
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $560 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
29.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(971)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(30)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(102)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(819)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(25)
Diversity Score18%(160)
Diversity Score
18
+88%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.1%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
91.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.4%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.4%
+20.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
+22.7 ptssince 2017
from 59.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Challenge-Brownsville, California?

Challenge-Brownsville, California has about 887 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Challenge-Brownsville, California expensive?

In Challenge-Brownsville, California, the median home is worth about $344,200, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Challenge-Brownsville, California?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Challenge-Brownsville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Challenge-Brownsville, California?

About 21.1% of people in Challenge-Brownsville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Challenge-Brownsville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Challenge-Brownsville, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 292 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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