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Crime in Brownsville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brownsville. Key points include:
There were 4,585 total crimes in Brownsville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brownsville is 2,397.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brownsville is 456.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brownsville is 1,941.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brownsville is 13.14% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Brownsville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brownsville / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,585 | 2,397.7 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 872 | 456.0 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 2.1 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 116 | 60.7 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 693 | 362.4 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,713 | 1,941.7 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 368 | 192.4 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,554 | 1,335.6 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 791 | 413.7 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Brownsville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brownsville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brownsville is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brownsville is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Brownsville is $195,993.
The median income in Brownsville is $52,130.
Brownsville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Brownsville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Brownsville | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 58 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Brownsville, TX Weather
The average high in Brownsville is 83.6° and the average low is 64.8°.
There are 38.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 27.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Brownsville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 83.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 64.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 38.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 27.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Brownsville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Brownsville
The current population in Brownsville is 189,177. The population has increased 11.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 189,177 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 188,023 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 186,999 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 185,849 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 182,230 | -0.0% |
| 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
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Brownsville is:
4.4% White with 8,270 White residents.
0.3% African American with 566 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 113 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 1,454 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 20 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 252 Other residents.
0.3% Two Or More with 655 Two Or More residents.
94.0% Hispanic with 177,847 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brownsville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4.4% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 94.0% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Brownsville
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Brownsville is 51.4% female with 97,215 female residents.
Brownsville is 48.6% male with 91,962 male residents.
| Gender | Brownsville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brownsville for adults over 25
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18.0% of adults in Brownsville completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Brownsville completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Brownsville completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Brownsville completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Brownsville completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Brownsville completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Brownsville completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Brownsville completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Brownsville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brownsville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 18.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Brownsville, Texas
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7.8% of households in Brownsville earn Less than $10,000.
7.4% of households in Brownsville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.6% of households in Brownsville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.6% of households in Brownsville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.2% of households in Brownsville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.2% of households in Brownsville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Brownsville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.5% of households in Brownsville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.7% of households in Brownsville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.3% of households in Brownsville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brownsville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.8% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.6% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.5% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.3% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
