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Brownville

New York · 911 residents (2025 est.) · 0.624 sq mi
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Brownville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,563. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 322 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
700
−32%since 2000
from 1,022 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,122 / sq mi
−35%since 2009
from 1,716 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+5%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:911 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4786598411K1K1990201020202024Brownville
2024700
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57%(49)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.9%(69)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149%(63)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193%(21)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.3%(16)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.1%(78)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(81)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.9%(62)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.3%(121)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.7%(75)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.3%(37)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4%(28)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,563
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,094
+123%since 2000
from $18,862 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.277
−28%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−15%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Brownville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(999)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(608)
Black2.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(72)
Diversity Score
29
+80%since 2009
from 16 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish27.7%(194)
English21.7%(152)
German17.6%(123)
French13.3%(93)
Romanian8.6%(60)
Italian8.3%(58)
Dutch3.1%(22)
Hungarian2.1%(15)
Polish2.1%(15)
Norwegian1.7%(12)
Finnish1.6%(11)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.9%(6)
American0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest French population · Largest Romanian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.3%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2017
from 72.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married10.7%(26)
Married74.2%(181)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15.2%(37)
Women 15+
Never married13.5%(37)
Married66.2%(182)
Widowed11.6%(32)
Divorced8.7%(24)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownville, New York?

Brownville, New York has about 700 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownville, New York?

The typical household in Brownville, New York earns about $101,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownville, New York expensive?

In Brownville, New York, the median home is worth about $192,300, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Brownville, New York?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Brownville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownville, New York?

About 3.3% of people in Brownville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 443 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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

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