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CITY · 2010 ACS

Challenge-Brownsville

California · 1,148 residents · 9.705 sq mi
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Challenge-Brownsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,332. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $285,900. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 147%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,148
+7%since 2000
from 1,069 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
118 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.7
−6%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6438711K1K2K1990201020202024Challenge-Brownsville
2024887
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,332
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,037 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$21,710
+46%since 2000
from $14,917 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.252
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,900
+147%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $560 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−37.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+50%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(957)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(90)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other7.9%(91)
Diversity Score36.8%(422)
Diversity Score
37
+284%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.3 min
+72%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Challenge-Brownsville, California?

Challenge-Brownsville, California has about 1,148 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Challenge-Brownsville, California earns about $56,332 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 $285,900, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Challenge-Brownsville, California?

About 14.6% 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 18.4% 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 31 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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