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Crime in Brownwood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brownwood. Key points include:
There were 490 total crimes in Brownwood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brownwood is 2,608.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brownwood is 362.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brownwood is 2,246.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brownwood is 23.10% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Brownwood Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brownwood / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 490 | 2,608.9 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 68 | 362.0 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 10.6 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 16.0 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 47 | 250.2 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 422 | 2,246.8 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 79 | 420.6 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 316 | 1,682.5 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 27 | 143.8 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Brownwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brownwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brownwood is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brownwood is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Brownwood is $168,038.
The median income in Brownwood is $48,981.
Brownwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Brownwood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Brownwood | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 63 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Brownwood, TX Weather
The average high in Brownwood is 78.1° and the average low is 52.3°.
There are 43.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 29.8 inches of precipitation each year with 1.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Brownwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 43.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 29.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Brownwood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Brownwood
The current population in Brownwood is 18,777. The population has decreased 3.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,777 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 18,805 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 18,820 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 18,865 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 18,554 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 18,679 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 18,820 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 18,841 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 19,081 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 19,021 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 19,107 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 19,145 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 19,201 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 19,348 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 19,442 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brownwood
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Brownwood is:
62.3% White with 11,705 White residents.
5.0% African American with 947 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 129 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 11 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 172 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 379 Two Or More residents.
28.9% Hispanic with 5,421 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brownwood | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.3% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.0% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 28.9% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Brownwood
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Brownwood is 51.4% female with 9,656 female residents.
Brownwood is 48.6% male with 9,121 male residents.
| Gender | Brownwood | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brownwood for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Brownwood completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Brownwood completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Brownwood completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Brownwood completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Brownwood completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Brownwood completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Brownwood completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Brownwood completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Brownwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brownwood | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Brownwood, Texas
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8.0% of households in Brownwood earn Less than $10,000.
6.3% of households in Brownwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.1% of households in Brownwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.1% of households in Brownwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.0% of households in Brownwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.3% of households in Brownwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.7% of households in Brownwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.5% of households in Brownwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.6% of households in Brownwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.3% of households in Brownwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brownwood | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.3% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.1% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.3% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.5% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.6% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.3% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
