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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Challenge-Brownsville

California · 1,069 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 $27,037. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $91,500. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,069
−9%since 1990
from 1,179 in 1990
1990 – 2024
110 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 121 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
51.0
+33%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6438711K1K2K1990201020202024Challenge-Brownsville
2024887
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,037
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,444 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$14,917
+31%since 1990
from $11,363 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.9%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,500
−34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $105,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$560
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $438 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
23.6% rent
3.4
−47%since 1990
from 6.4 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(148)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score26.9%(317)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(971)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(30)
Asian0.6%(6)
Diversity Score9.6%(102)
10
−64%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.5%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
−36%since 1990
from 41.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Challenge-Brownsville, California?

Challenge-Brownsville, California has about 1,069 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Challenge-Brownsville, California earns about $27,037 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 $91,500, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Challenge-Brownsville, California?

About 12.9% 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 16.9% 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 110 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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