CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brownsville

Tennessee · 10,748 residents · 9.859 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Brownsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,276. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $67,800. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,748
+7%since 1990
from 10,019 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,090 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 1,016 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
+2%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Brownsville
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,276
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,682 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,217
+68%since 1990
from $9,066 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.3%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 26.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$415
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
56.9%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.3% in 1990
43.1% rent
2.5
+6%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Brownsville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(4,583)
Black53.3%(5,344)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(68)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score64.1%(6,422)
2000
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(3,799)
Black60.4%(6,496)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(388)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score62.9%(6,764)
63
−2%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.0%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
+9%since 1990
from 14.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Brownsville

Head to head

Compare Brownsville to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownsville, Tennessee?

Brownsville, Tennessee has about 10,748 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brownsville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Brownsville, Tennessee earns about $27,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownsville, Tennessee expensive?

In Brownsville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $67,800, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Brownsville, Tennessee?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brownsville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownsville, Tennessee?

About 21.3% of people in Brownsville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownsville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownsville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 729 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →