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Brownsville

Louisiana · 4,353 residents · 3.475 sq mi
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Brownsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,824. Population has grown 16% since 2019. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,000. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,353
+16%since 2019
from 3,756 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,253 / sq mi
+16%since 2019
from 1,081 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
−5%since 2019
from 40.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K201020202024Brownsville
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,824
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $25,333 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,191
−2%since 2019
from $14,453 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 38.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $665 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 60.2% in 2019
44.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+17%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(2,298)
Black34.3%(1,288)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(59)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other2.7%(102)
Diversity Score63.4%(2,381)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(2,370)
Black28.2%(1,227)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(511)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other1.9%(84)
Diversity Score73.1%(3,183)
Diversity Score
73
+15%since 2019
from 63 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 84.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
−2%since 2019
from 18.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 83.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.0% in 2019
Female
53.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.0% in 2019
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownsville, Louisiana?

Brownsville, Louisiana has about 4,353 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownsville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Brownsville, Louisiana earns about $23,824 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 $73,000, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Brownsville, Louisiana?

About 7.3% 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 31.4% of people in Brownsville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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