Brownsville, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Brownsville, Texas Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
182,271
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
29.3%
Median Home
$90,000
Median Income
$38,588
Median Rent
$736
Brownsville SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
4
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
5
Commute
8.5
Brownsville, TX Crime Report
5,329
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,889.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
16.67%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brownsville / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,329 | 2,889.6 | 2,809.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 776 | 420.8 | 418.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 143 | 77.5 | 100.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 551 | 298.8 | 263.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 4,553 | 2,468.8 | 2,390.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 631 | 342.2 | 392.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 3,801 | 2,061.1 | 1,730.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 121 | 65.6 | 267.2 | 219.9 |
Brownsville, TX Cost Of Living
74
Brownsville's Overall Cost Of Living
Brownsville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.7x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Brownsville | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 75 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 83 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 84 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 52 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 102 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 182,271 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 182,679 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 182,083 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 182,110 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 181,487 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 179,834 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 177,795 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 175,210 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 172,491 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 169,599 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brownsville
| Race | Brownsville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4.9% | 42.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.4% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 93.8% | 39.3% | 18.0% |
Gender in Brownsville
| Gender | Brownsville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brownsville for adults over 25
| Education | Brownsville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 20.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 19.0% | 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 | 12.1% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.1% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.3% | 8.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.5% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.3% | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 7.4% | 7.7% |
