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Brownfields

Louisiana · 5,145 residents · 4.142 sq mi
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Brownfields has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,628. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,145
−1%since 2000
from 5,222 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,242 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+9%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Brownfields
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,628
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,103 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,675
+43%since 2000
from $15,894 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $607 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+53%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(2,429)
Black51.7%(2,698)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(30)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(3,322)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.8%(862)
Black79%(4,065)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(79)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0.3%(14)
Diversity Score39.7%(2,044)
Diversity Score
40
−38%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+73%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownfields, Louisiana?

Brownfields, Louisiana has about 5,145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownfields, Louisiana?

The typical household in Brownfields, Louisiana earns about $53,628 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownfields, Louisiana expensive?

In Brownfields, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $166,800, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Brownfields, Louisiana?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brownfields, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownfields, Louisiana?

About 17.8% of people in Brownfields, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownfields, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownfields, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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