Brawley is a city located in Imperial County California. Brawley has a 2024 population of 28,295. Brawley is currently growing at a rate of 1.6% annually and its population has increased by 6.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,509 in 2020.
The average household income in Brawley is $79,848 with a poverty rate of 23.59%. The median age in Brawley is 30.5 years: 30.2 years for males, and 31.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brawley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,864 | 52.3% |
| Other race | 7,082 | 26.72% |
| Two or more races | 4,582 | 17.28% |
| Native American | 429 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 320 | 1.21% |
| Black or African American | 232 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,501 | 3.51 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Married | 3,223 | 4.3 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Non Family | 2,040 | 1.2 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Female | 1,483 | 4.86 | 30.9 | 69.1 |
| Male | 755 | 3.79 | 35 | 65 |
4.25
Average Family Size
3.51
Average Household Size
53.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,487 | 9.49% |
| Associates Degree | 1,392 | 8.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,959 | 12.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 426 | 2.72% |
| High School Graduate | 3,764 | 24.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,358 | 15.05% |
| Some College | 4,277 | 27.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,246 | 8,630 | 1,134 |
| Other Race | 4,138 | 2,782 | 309 |
| White | 2,891 | 2,732 | 1,156 |
| 2+ Races | 2,506 | 1,923 | 504 |
| Native American | 267 | 211 | 21 |
| Asian | 219 | 151 | 95 |
| Black | 145 | 125 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.5%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,881 | $73,635 | $55,577 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,566 | $35,692 | $21,009 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,060 | $41,161 | $13,716 |
| Overall | $40,561 | $51,458 | $29,828 |
| Some College | $45,153 | $61,306 | $34,529 |
$40,561
Average Earnings
$51,458
Average Male
$29,828
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
34.43% of Brawley residents speak only English, while 65.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 64.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22,313 | 6,049 | 27.11% |
| Other | 7,023 | 1,309 | 18.64% |
| Multiple | 4,538 | 889 | 19.59% |
| White | 3,401 | 171 | 5.03% |
| Asian | 319 | 13 | 4.08% |
| Black | 226 | 4 | 1.77% |
| Native | 429 | 2 | 0.47% |
23.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.04%
Male Poverty Rate
25.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brawley is Hispanic, with 27.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brawley is Native, with 0.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.93% |
| High School | 23.39% |
| Some College | 11.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.76% |
| Female Employed | 8.88% |
| Male Employed | 6.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,160 | $83,045 |
| Households | $56,229 | $79,848 |
| Married Families | $86,806 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,905 | $65,988 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
568
Number of Veterans
514
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 256 |
| Vietnam | 114 |
| First Gulf War | 77 |
| Korea | 41 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 154 |
| 75+ | 146 |
| 55 to 64 | 121 |
| 18 to 34 | 81 |
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 292 | 3.13% |
| Hispanic | 281 | 1.88% |
| 2+ Races | 116 | 3.44% |
| Black | 60 | 35.5% |
| Other Race | 52 | 1.02% |
| Native American | 48 | 17.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
18.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.31%
Born in Brawley
73.06%
Native Born
26.94%
Foreign Born
14.45%
Non Citizen
12.49%
Naturalized
73.06% of Brawley residents were born in the United States, with 64.31% having been born in California. 14.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 30,529 | 447 | 1.49% |
| 2028 | 30,082 | 447 | 1.51% |
| 2027 | 29,635 | 446 | 1.53% |
| 2026 | 29,189 | 447 | 1.56% |
| 2025 | 28,742 | 447 | 1.58% |
| 2024 | 28,295 | 446 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 27,849 | 688 | 2.53% |
| 2022 | 27,161 | 426 | 1.59% |
| 2021 | 26,735 | 226 | 0.85% |
| 2020 | 26,509 | 522 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 25,987 | 52 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 25,935 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 25,932 | 96 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 25,836 | 257 | 1% |
| 2015 | 25,579 | 111 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 25,468 | 156 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 25,312 | 49 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 25,263 | 37 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 25,226 | 184 | 0.73% |
| 2010 | 25,042 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,052 | 3,129 | 16.54% |
| 1990 | 18,923 | 3,977 | 26.61% |
| 1980 | 14,946 | 1,200 | 8.73% |
| 1970 | 13,746 | 1,043 | 8.21% |
| 1960 | 12,703 | 781 | 6.55% |
| 1950 | 11,922 | 204 | 1.74% |
| 1940 | 11,718 | 1,279 | 12.25% |
| 1930 | 10,439 | 5,050 | 93.71% |
| 1920 | 5,389 | 4,508 | 511.69% |
| 1910 | 881 | -29,648 | -97.11% |