Brownsville, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Brownsville, Texas Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
182,230
Unemployment
6.1%
Poverty
27.5%
Median Home
$92,400
Median Income
$40,924
Median Rent
$754
Brownsville SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
4
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
5
Commute
8.5
Brownsville, TX Crime Report
4,132
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,250.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-4.08%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brownsville / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,132 | 2,250.2 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 738 | 401.9 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 7 | 3.8 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 153 | 83.3 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 495 | 269.6 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 3,394 | 1,848.3 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 403 | 219.5 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,870 | 1,563.0 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 121 | 65.9 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
Brownsville, TX Cost Of Living
75
Brownsville's Overall Cost Of Living
Brownsville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Brownsville | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 76 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 82 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 82 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 53 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 101 | 100 | |
Brownsville, TX Photos
Rankings for Brownsville in Texas
Map Of Brownsville, TX
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Population over time in Brownsville
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 182,230 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 182,679 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 182,083 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 182,110 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 181,487 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 179,834 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 177,795 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 175,210 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 172,491 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 169,599 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brownsville
| Race | Brownsville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4.8% | 41.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.2% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.2% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 94.1% | 39.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Brownsville
| Gender | Brownsville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brownsville for adults over 25
| Education | Brownsville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 20.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 15.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Brownsville, Texas
| Income | Brownsville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.2% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.5% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.4% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.2% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.9% | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 7.8% | 8.3% |
