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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brownsville

Florida · 14,393 residents · 2.28 sq mi
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Brownsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,902. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,400. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,393
−8%since 1990
from 15,607 in 1990
1990 – 2024
6,313 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 6,845 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.4
+7%since 1990
from 27.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K14K16K17K18K1990201020202024Brownsville
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,902
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,351 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,722
+54%since 1990
from $6,313 in 1990
US average: $21,522
42.7%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 45.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$383
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $305 in 1990
US average: $602
41.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 39.5% in 1990
58.9% rent
3.6
−3%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(761)
Black94.7%(14,776)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(701)
Asian0.1%(13)
Diversity Score21.9%(3,414)
2000
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(102)
Black90.1%(12,974)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,183)
Asian0%(3)
Diversity Score20.7%(2,978)
21
−5%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.3%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 43.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
+2%since 1990
from 21.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 Brownsville, Florida?

Brownsville, Florida has about 14,393 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brownsville, Florida?

The typical household in Brownsville, Florida earns about $16,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownsville, Florida expensive?

In Brownsville, Florida, the median home is worth about $61,400, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Brownsville, Florida?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brownsville, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownsville, Florida?

About 42.7% of people in Brownsville, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownsville, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownsville, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,214 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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