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Brownwood Micro

Brownwood, TX · 1 counties · 37,674 residents · 944.452 sq mi
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Brownwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,974. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,674
+10%since 1990
from 34,371 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 36 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.2
+6%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K35K36K38K39K1990201020202024Brownwood
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,974
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,291 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,624
+59%since 1990
from $9,797 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.2%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
27.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−17%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(30,335)
Black4.4%(1,513)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(3,799)
Asian0.1%(41)
Diversity Score44.1%(15,153)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(29,772)
Black3.9%(1,473)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(5,793)
Asian0.3%(129)
Diversity Score41.6%(15,657)
Diversity Score
42
−6%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.6%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
−15%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

BrownwoodCENTRAL18,635
What's inside

1 component county

Brown CountyCENTRAL38,711
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownwood, TX?

Brownwood, TX has about 37,674 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brownwood, TX?

The typical household in Brownwood, TX earns about $30,974 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownwood, TX expensive?

In Brownwood, TX, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Brownwood, TX?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brownwood, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownwood, TX?

About 17.2% of people in Brownwood, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownwood, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownwood, TX has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,303 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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