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Challenge-Brownsville

California · 1,161 residents · 9.705 sq mi
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Challenge-Brownsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $271,800. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

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

Total population
1,161
+9%since 2000
from 1,069 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
120 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.3
+5%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6438711K1K2K1990201020202024Challenge-Brownsville
2024887
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,208
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,037 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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

Median home value
$271,800
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(920)
Black1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(94)
Asian0.9%(11)
Other12.6%(147)
Diversity Score46.8%(543)
Diversity Score
47
+388%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
94.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.1%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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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