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Brownsville

Tennessee · 9,788 residents · 9.859 sq mi
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Brownsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,160. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,100. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,788
−9%since 2000
from 10,748 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
993 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,090 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+19%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Brownsville
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,160
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,276 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,272
+46%since 2000
from $15,217 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
51.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+4%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(3,799)
Black60.4%(6,496)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(388)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(6,764)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.8%(2,427)
Black66.5%(6,507)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(581)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0.5%(49)
Diversity Score58.9%(5,760)
Diversity Score
59
−6%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.9%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownsville, Tennessee?

Brownsville, Tennessee has about 9,788 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownsville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Brownsville, Tennessee earns about $35,160 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 $91,100, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Brownsville, Tennessee?

About 10.7% 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 22.6% of people in Brownsville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownsville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownsville, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 231 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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