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Brownsville

Oregon · 1,694 residents · 1.343 sq mi
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Brownsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,833. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $243,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,694
+17%since 2000
from 1,449 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,261 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,079 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+21%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Brownsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,833
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,486 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,742
+101%since 2000
from $15,272 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,361
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(1,483)
Black0.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(59)
Asian1.6%(27)
Other6.6%(112)
Diversity Score28.4%(482)
Diversity Score
28
+334%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+74%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownsville, Oregon?

Brownsville, Oregon has about 1,694 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownsville, Oregon?

The typical household in Brownsville, Oregon earns about $65,833 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 $243,000, and the typical rent is about $1,361 a month.

How educated are people in Brownsville, Oregon?

About 24.5% 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 7.3% 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 413 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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