The people of Brownsville

The people

Who lives in Brownsville?

From the U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 5-year averages). These are survey estimates — every figure links to the Census Bureau's official profile for Brownsville.

Household income

Median household income $48,675

Under $25,000 15.3%

$25,000 - $49,999 22.1%

$50,000 - $99,999 42.3%

$100,000 - $199,999 17.2%

$200,000 and up 3.0%

2019-2023 ACS 5-year · US Census Bureau

Population & age

People living in Brownsville 188,023

Median age 30.9

Under 18 54,734 · 29.1%

18-29 36,957 · 19.7%

30-44 34,396 · 18.3%

45-64 38,295 · 20.4%

65 and over 23,641 · 12.6%

2019-2023 ACS 5-year · US Census Bureau

Social Security, retirement & disability

Households receiving Social Security 17,569 · 30.0%

Households with retirement income 7,752 · 13.2%

Households receiving SSI 4,341 · 7.4%

Residents with a disability 10.7%

2019-2023 ACS 5-year · US Census Bureau