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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
121 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.4
−25%vs 2000
vs 51.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6438711K1K2K1990201020202024Challenge-Brownsville
2024887
1990201020202024
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
6.4
+89%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(148)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(13)
Diversity Score26.9%(317)
27
+181%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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

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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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