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Challenge-Brownsville

California · 1,161 residents · 9.71 sq mi
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With 1,161 people, Challenge-Brownsville is a city in California. The median age is 53.3, about 14 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 12% of adults. 3% of people here were born outside the United States. Owners hold 73% of the housing stock. Poverty is uncommon here, at 8.9% of people here.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,161
+9%since 2000
from 1,069 in 2000
1990 – 2024
53.3
+5%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
9.71 sq mi
Population, 19902024
6438711K1K2K19902000201020202024Challenge-Brownsville
2024887
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.1%(59)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(65)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.4%(74)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.2%(60)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.6%(30)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.1%(106)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 447.4%(86)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413%(151)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.7%(217)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7418.9%(219)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(67)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.3%(27)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$79,208
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,037 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
$32,198
+116%since 2000
from $14,917 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.2%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
8.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade50.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$271,800
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
72.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
27.2% rent
2.36 people
+9%since 2009
from 2.16 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
3.4
−54%since 2009
from 7.5 in 2009
2009 – 2023
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(971)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(30)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(920)
Black1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(94)
Asian0.9%(11)
Other12.6%(147)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish30.4%(356)
German18.4%(215)
Polish6.7%(78)
Scottish4.8%(56)
Czech3.2%(37)
English3.1%(36)
French3%(35)
American2.6%(31)
Croatian1.5%(17)
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
8.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

94.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
39.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
7.8%
US average: 73.3%
9.1%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
54.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2013
from 17.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
97.2%
US average: 91.9%
85.2%
US average: 86.2%
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
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2013
from 17.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
46.1%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
6.8%
US average: 13.7%
20.9%
US average: 17.6%
40.6%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
1.5%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
55.0%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
55.8%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)62.7%(52)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era56.6%(47)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 83 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Challenge-Brownsville, California?

Challenge-Brownsville, California has about 1,161 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Challenge-Brownsville, California earns about $79,208 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 $271,800.

How educated are people in Challenge-Brownsville, California?

About 12.2% 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 8.9% 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 18 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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