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Brownell

Kansas · 22 residents (2025 est.) · 0.198 sq mi
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Population has fallen 71% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. With a median age of 73.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 50.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 73.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14
−71%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
−71%since 2000
from 242 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
73.5
+44%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:22 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9254156721990201020202024Brownell
202414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,843
+21%since 2000
from $14,765 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+75%since 2010
from 0.266 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
60.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
81.5%
+52.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2015
from 0.0% in 2015
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(47)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
8.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2011
from 37.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
42.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.7%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 40.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 87.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownell, Kansas?

Brownell, Kansas has about 14 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Brownell, Kansas?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brownell, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownell, Kansas?

About 50.0% of people in Brownell, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownell, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownell, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -68 percent over that period.

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