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Brownington

Missouri · 71 residents · 0.121 sq mi
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Brownington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,750. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 48 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $56,300. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
71
−40%since 2000
from 119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
587 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 983 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+2%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48791101411721990201020202024Brownington
202458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,750
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,581
+127%since 2000
from $8,174 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.7%
US avg: 10%
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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

Median home value
$56,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
9.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−20%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(114)
Black1.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(2)
Asian2.8%(2)
Other16.8%(12)
Diversity Score44.6%(32)
Diversity Score
45
+954%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+31.1 ptssince 2000
from 48.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 96.6% 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
4.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.2%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−50.6 ptssince 2013
from 67.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownington, Missouri?

Brownington, Missouri has about 71 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownington, Missouri?

The typical household in Brownington, Missouri earns about $34,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownington, Missouri expensive?

In Brownington, Missouri, the median home is worth about $56,300.

How educated are people in Brownington, Missouri?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brownington, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownington, Missouri?

About 21.5% of people in Brownington, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownington, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownington, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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