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Brownville

Nebraska · 139 residents · 0.654 sq mi
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Brownville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,958. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 20% 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 $85,000. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
139
−5%since 2000
from 146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
213 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+8%since 2000
from 50.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
931111291461641990201020202024Brownville
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,958
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$38,172
+82%since 2000
from $20,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance28.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services16.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+53%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(7)
Diversity Score22.1%(31)
Diversity Score
22
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+120%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2011
from 38.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownville, Nebraska?

Brownville, Nebraska has about 139 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownville, Nebraska?

The typical household in Brownville, Nebraska earns about $48,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownville, Nebraska expensive?

In Brownville, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $85,000.

How educated are people in Brownville, Nebraska?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brownville, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownville, Nebraska?

About 8.8% of people in Brownville, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownville, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownville, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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