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Lake Brownwood

Texas · 1,462 residents · 5.682 sq mi
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Lake Brownwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,122. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,500. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,462
−14%since 2000
from 1,694 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
257 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.7
+22%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Brownwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,122
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,725
+86%since 2000
from $13,289 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services16%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
18.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,485)
Black1.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino9%(152)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.1%(409)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(1,158)
Black2.2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(214)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other6.8%(99)
Diversity Score48.4%(707)
Diversity Score
48
+100%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+74%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.6%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.0%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Brownwood, Texas?

Lake Brownwood, Texas has about 1,462 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Brownwood, Texas?

The typical household in Lake Brownwood, Texas earns about $54,122 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Brownwood, Texas expensive?

In Lake Brownwood, Texas, the median home is worth about $70,500, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Brownwood, Texas?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Brownwood, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Brownwood, Texas?

About 17.5% of people in Lake Brownwood, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Brownwood, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Brownwood, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 276 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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