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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Challenge-Brownsville

California · 1,179 residents · 9.705 sq mi
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Challenge-Brownsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,444. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $105,300. With a median age of 38.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,179
+10%vs 2000
vs 1,069 in 2000
1990 – 2024
38.4
−25%vs 2000
vs 51.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6438711K1K2K1990201020202024Challenge-Brownsville
2024887
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 511.5%(135)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 911.8%(139)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 144.7%(55)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 192.4%(28)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 242.5%(30)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3414.1%(166)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 449.3%(110)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 546.3%(74)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6411.4%(134)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 7415%(177)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 849.1%(107)
US avg: 4%
85 and over2%(24)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$16,444
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,037 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2023
$11,363
−24%vs 2000
vs $14,917 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.8%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$105,300
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $91,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$438
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $560 in 2000
US average: $450
81.7%
+5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.4% in 2000
18.3% rent
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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%
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(148)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(13)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.8%(43)
Ancestry
German23.2%(206)
English21.5%(191)
Swedish10.8%(96)
Irish10%(89)
French1.5%(13)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

15.4%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.5%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

41.2 min
+56%vs 2000
vs 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married55.6%(193)
Married44.4%(154)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married47.5%(151)
Married48.1%(153)
Widowed4.4%(14)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Challenge-Brownsville, California?

Challenge-Brownsville, California has about 1,179 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Challenge-Brownsville, California?

The typical household in Challenge-Brownsville, California earns about $16,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Challenge-Brownsville, California expensive?

In Challenge-Brownsville, California, the median home is worth about $105,300, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Challenge-Brownsville, California?

About 15.4% 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 21.8% of people in Challenge-Brownsville, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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