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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brownfield

Texas · 9,488 residents · 6.512 sq mi
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Brownfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,504. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,400. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,488
−1%since 1990
from 9,560 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,457 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,468 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
+13%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Brownfield
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,504
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,382 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,854
+29%since 1990
from $10,711 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.0%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 26.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$390
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $302 in 1990
US average: $602
70.6%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
29.4% rent
1.6
−8%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(7,105)
Black4.4%(418)
Hispanic / Latino39.8%(3,808)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score76.5%(7,317)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(4,385)
Black6.4%(604)
Hispanic / Latino46%(4,360)
Asian0.2%(18)
Diversity Score70%(6,642)
70
−9%since 1990
from 77 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.5%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−8%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Brownfield, Texas?

Brownfield, Texas has about 9,488 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brownfield, Texas?

The typical household in Brownfield, Texas earns about $26,504 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownfield, Texas expensive?

In Brownfield, Texas, the median home is worth about $42,400, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Brownfield, Texas?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Brownfield, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownfield, Texas?

About 26.0% of people in Brownfield, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownfield, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownfield, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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