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Browndell

Texas · 154 residents (2025 est.) · 2.444 sq mi
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Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 78 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 38.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141
−36%since 2000
from 219 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.5
+56%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:154 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
651342042743431990201020202024Browndell
2024141
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,172
+17%since 2000
from $11,229 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.3%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
+18%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information1.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
90.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.1%
+37.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.4%(84)
Black60.7%(133)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.3%(130)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(115)
Black17.7%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(1)
Diversity Score37.9%(53)
Diversity Score
38
−36%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.2 min
+128%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.3%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
47.6%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2012
from 25.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+42.5 ptssince 2017
from 41.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Browndell, Texas?

Browndell, Texas has about 141 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Browndell, Texas?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Browndell, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Browndell, Texas?

About 38.3% of people in Browndell, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Browndell, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Browndell, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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