Brownsville is a CDP located in Miami-Dade County Florida. Brownsville has a 2024 population of 18,234. Brownsville is currently growing at a rate of 1.15% annually and its population has increased by 4.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,475 in 2020.
The average household income in Brownsville is $47,492 with a poverty rate of 29.7%. The median age in Brownsville is 38.2 years: 38.8 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brownsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,919 | 50.06% |
| White | 3,655 | 20.51% |
| Two or more races | 3,157 | 17.72% |
| Other race | 2,055 | 11.53% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,501 | 2.72 | 34.5 | 65.5 |
| Non Family | 2,619 | 1.09 | 31.9 | 68.1 |
| Female | 1,704 | 3.83 | 26.7 | 73.3 |
| Married | 1,493 | 3.88 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Male | 685 | 3.66 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
3.67
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
34.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,999 | 17.08% |
| Associates Degree | 739 | 6.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,146 | 9.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 528 | 4.51% |
| High School Graduate | 3,945 | 33.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,860 | 15.89% |
| Some College | 1,488 | 12.71% |
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 | 6,191 | 3,521 | 1,010 |
| Black | 5,420 | 4,251 | 575 |
| 2+ Races | 2,243 | 1,249 | 431 |
| Other Race | 1,422 | 652 | 142 |
| White | 114 | 90 | 52 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 45.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,421 | $57,913 | $34,107 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,764 | $0 | $35,724 |
| High School Graduate | $29,893 | $38,802 | $28,081 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,964 | $31,085 | $15,014 |
| Overall | $30,125 | $35,850 | $26,955 |
| Some College | $37,216 | $42,102 | $35,286 |
$30,125
Average Earnings
$35,850
Average Male
$26,955
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.7% of Brownsville residents speak only English, while 50.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,916 | 3,157 | 35.41% |
| Hispanic | 8,751 | 2,079 | 23.76% |
| Multiple | 3,156 | 566 | 17.93% |
| Other | 2,040 | 344 | 16.86% |
| White | 204 | 100 | 49.02% |
| Asian | 29 | 4 | 13.79% |
29.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.09%
Male Poverty Rate
29.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brownsville is White, with 49.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brownsville is Asian, with 13.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30% |
| High School | 28.31% |
| Some College | 21.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.47% |
| Female Employed | 14.75% |
| Male Employed | 11.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,590 | $56,989 |
| Households | $34,779 | $47,492 |
| Married Families | $58,807 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,045 | $29,027 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.2%
Male Marriage Rate
23.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
557
Number of Veterans
418
Male Veterans
139
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 293 |
| First Gulf War | 169 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 282 |
| 55 to 64 | 172 |
| 35 to 54 | 98 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 474 | 7.41% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 1.03% |
| Other Race | 52 | 3.33% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 1.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
55.18%
Born in Brownsville
64.92%
Native Born
35.08%
Foreign Born
19.27%
Non Citizen
15.81%
Naturalized
64.92% of Brownsville residents were born in the United States, with 55.18% having been born in Florida. 19.27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,234 | 208 | 1.15% |
| 2023 | 18,026 | 209 | 1.17% |
| 2022 | 17,817 | 91 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 17,726 | 251 | 1.44% |
| 2020 | 17,475 | 424 | 2.49% |
| 2019 | 17,051 | -104 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 17,155 | 540 | 3.25% |
| 2017 | 16,615 | 755 | 4.76% |
| 2016 | 15,860 | -550 | -3.35% |
| 2015 | 16,410 | 1,575 | 10.62% |
| 2014 | 14,835 | 779 | 5.54% |
| 2013 | 14,056 | 261 | 1.89% |
| 2012 | 13,795 | 202 | 1.49% |
| 2011 | 13,593 | -1,720 | -11.23% |
| 2010 | 15,313 | 0 | 0% |