NEIGHBORHOOD
Brownsville
New York · New York · 59,014 residents · 1.11 sq mi
The short version
Brownsville is a neighborhood of 59,014 people in New York. 15% of homes are owner-occupied. The poverty rate is 37.4%, above the 12.5% national rate. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Getting to work takes 47 minutes on average. Households here earn about 50% less than in New York as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 14 census tracts that make up Brownsville; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
15% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
59,014
Population density
53,406 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.11 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,856
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,894
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.3%
Information9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
Other services6.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Retail trade3.6%
Public administration1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$494,795
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,002
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
14.6%
85.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.54 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
39.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(2,518)
Black62.7%(36,991)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(13,748)
Asian1.8%(1,091)
Other7.9%(4,666)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(2,518)
Black62.7%(36,991)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(13,748)
Asian1.8%(1,091)
Other7.9%(4,666)
Diversity Score
68
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
47.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
67.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
72.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.1%
Female
56.9%
Foreign born
30.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Brownsville, New York, New York?
Brownsville, New York, New York has about 59,014 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Brownsville, New York, New York?
The typical household in Brownsville, New York, New York earns about $39,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Brownsville, New York, New York expensive?
In Brownsville, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $494,795, and the typical rent is about $1,002 a month.
How educated are people in Brownsville, New York, New York?
About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brownsville, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Brownsville, New York, New York?
About 37.4% of people in Brownsville, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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