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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Brewster

Washington · 1,633 residents · 1.152 sq mi
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Brewster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,394. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 556 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $47,500. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,633
−25%vs 2000
vs 2,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,418 / sq mi
−25%vs 2000
vs 1,900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
+17%vs 2000
vs 26.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Brewster
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,394
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,556 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,574
+11%vs 2000
vs $9,555 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.4%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$268
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $391 in 2000
US average: $450
53.0%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 47.9% in 2000
47.0% rent
2.4
−39%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(814)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino59.5%(1,302)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.7%(1,306)
1990
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(1,006)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35%(572)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other38.3%(625)
Diversity Score80.5%(1,315)
81
+35%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.6%
+6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−12%vs 2000
vs 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Brewster, Washington?

Brewster, Washington has about 1,633 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Brewster, Washington?

The typical household in Brewster, Washington earns about $19,394 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brewster, Washington expensive?

In Brewster, Washington, the median home is worth about $47,500, and the typical rent is about $268 a month.

How educated are people in Brewster, Washington?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brewster, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brewster, Washington?

About 24.4% of people in Brewster, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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