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Brownsville

Oregon · 1,668 residents · 1.343 sq mi
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Brownsville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,755. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $176,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,668
+15%since 2000
from 1,449 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,242 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,079 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+7%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Brownsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,755
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,486 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,255
+39%since 2000
from $15,272 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$948
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+19%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,345)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(30)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(95)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,521)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(68)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.6%(26)
Diversity Score15.1%(252)
Diversity Score
15
+131%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownsville, Oregon?

Brownsville, Oregon has about 1,668 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownsville, Oregon?

The typical household in Brownsville, Oregon earns about $44,755 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownsville, Oregon expensive?

In Brownsville, Oregon, the median home is worth about $176,200, and the typical rent is about $948 a month.

How educated are people in Brownsville, Oregon?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Brownsville, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownsville, Oregon?

About 18.1% of people in Brownsville, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownsville, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownsville, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 387 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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