CensusEasy
CITY

Brownsville

Louisiana · 4,357 residents · 3.475 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Monroe metro area
Compare
The short version

Brownsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,526. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $74,700. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,357
+9%since 2023
from 3,996 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,254 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 1,150 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−11%since 2023
from 42.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K201020202024Brownsville
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,526
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $26,971 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,499
+12%since 2023
from $19,176 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+8%since 2023
from 0.420 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $73,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $809 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
47.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−22%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
RELATED:See current rent listings in Brownsville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(2,168)
Black36.7%(1,467)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(186)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other4.1%(162)
Diversity Score70.9%(2,832)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(2,380)
Black31.4%(1,370)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(463)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(144)
Diversity Score73.8%(3,215)
Diversity Score
74
+4%since 2023
from 71 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
−9%since 2023
from 15.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
Female
59.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Brownsville

Montura
Pop 4,121
Gifford
Pop 4,668
Fort Meade
Pop 5,379
Charlotte Harbor
Pop 4,239
Places similar to Brownsville
Head to head

Compare Brownsville to nearby cities

BROWNSVILLE VS
West Monroe
Income$49,386+39%
Home value$192,400+158%
Population12,478+186%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BROWNSVILLE VS
Claiborne
Income$72,420+104%
Home value$219,200+193%
Population13,308+205%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BROWNSVILLE VS
Monroe
Income$40,505+14%
Home value$198,900+166%
Population46,860+976%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BROWNSVILLE VS
Bastrop
Income$32,605−8%
Home value$87,800+18%
Population8,908+104%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownsville, Louisiana?

Brownsville, Louisiana has about 4,357 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownsville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Brownsville, Louisiana earns about $35,526 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownsville, Louisiana expensive?

In Brownsville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $74,700, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Brownsville, Louisiana?

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

What is the poverty rate in Brownsville, Louisiana?

About 29.4% of people in Brownsville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Louisiana
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Brownsville with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Brownsville, Louisiana: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy