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Brownville

New York · 930 residents · 0.624 sq mi
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Brownville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,000. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
930
−9%since 2000
from 1,022 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.8
+6%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4786598411K1K1990201020202024Brownville
2024700
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(50)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(55)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.4%(69)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.1%(47)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(50)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.8%(110)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.6%(117)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.1%(103)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.4%(143)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.5%(107)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(54)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.7%(25)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,688
+95%since 2000
from $18,862 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
31.2% rent
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.
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(832)
Black1.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(26)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.4%(12)
Mexican0.7%(6)
Asian origin
Filipino0.9%(8)
Ancestry
Irish24.5%(214)
French22.3%(195)
German20.3%(177)
English13.6%(119)
Scottish10.1%(88)
Polish8.2%(72)
Italian6.2%(54)
Hungarian5.9%(52)
Swedish1.5%(13)
British1%(9)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 930 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brownville, New York earns about $85,000 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 $162,000, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Brownville, New York?

About 26.8% 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 0.7% 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 213 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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