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Brownville

New York · 1,119 residents · 0.624 sq mi
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Brownville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,119
+9%since 2000
from 1,022 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,793 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,638 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
−9%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4786598411K1K1990201020202024Brownville
2024700
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,417
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,580
+14%since 2000
from $18,862 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.7%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(999)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,078)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(15)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0.7%(7)
Diversity Score7.6%(85)
Diversity Score
8
+209%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownville, New York?

Brownville, New York has about 1,119 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brownville, New York earns about $55,417 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 $117,000, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Brownville, New York?

About 26.1% 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 13.7% 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 24 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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