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Brownsville

Kentucky · 875 residents · 2.612 sq mi
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Brownsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,000. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,300. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
875
−5%since 2000
from 921 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
335 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 353 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+5%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7088771K1K1K1990201020202024Brownsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,000
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,370 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,068
+9%since 2000
from $15,711 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information39.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,300
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $234 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
54.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+13%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(901)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(829)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(14)
Diversity Score7.7%(67)
Diversity Score
8
+214%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+9%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
57.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.2%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownsville, Kentucky?

Brownsville, Kentucky has about 875 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Brownsville, Kentucky earns about $37,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownsville, Kentucky expensive?

In Brownsville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $131,300, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Brownsville, Kentucky?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Brownsville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownsville, Kentucky?

About 20.8% of people in Brownsville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownsville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownsville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 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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