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Brownell

Kansas · 23 residents · 0.198 sq mi
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Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 45.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23
−52%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 242 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.5
+11%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9254156721990201020202024Brownell
202414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,284
+17%since 2000
from $14,765 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing63.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction63.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information36.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
66.7%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
33.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.9%(3)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
71.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% 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
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2011
from 37.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
39.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownell, Kansas?

Brownell, Kansas has about 23 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Brownell, Kansas?

About 9.4% 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 45.1% 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 21 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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

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