Brownsville is a city located in Edmonson County Kentucky. Brownsville has a 2024 population of 892. It is also the county seat of Edmonson County. Brownsville is currently growing at a rate of 0.45% annually and its population has increased by 2.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 874 in 2020.
The average household income in Brownsville is $46,606 with a poverty rate of 26.68%. The median age in Brownsville is 30.1 years: 30.9 years for males, and 28.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brownsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,008 | 96% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 3.33% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.29% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 341 | 2.83 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Married | 177 | 3.6 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Non Family | 100 | 1.19 | 42 | 58 |
| Female | 64 | 3.27 | 3.1 | 96.9 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
47.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 17.8% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 4.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 43 | 6.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 2.68% |
| High School Graduate | 213 | 33.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 126 | 19.84% |
| Some College | 96 | 15.12% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 617 | 379 | 60 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 15 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $16,042 | $53,125 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $62,803 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,043 | $62,652 | $25,505 |
| Some College | $26,429 | $44,375 | $25,893 |
$27,043
Average Earnings
$62,652
Average Male
$25,505
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.01% of Brownsville residents speak only English, while 17.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 17.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 894 | 229 | 25.62% |
| Multiple | 35 | 21 | 60% |
26.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.28%
Male Poverty Rate
28.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brownsville is Multiple, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brownsville is White, with 25.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 31.79% |
| Some College | 25.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 92.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 23.33% |
| Male Employed | 8.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,750 | $55,578 |
| Households | $34,150 | $46,606 |
| Married Families | $67,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,688 | $24,558 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
27
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 3.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42%
Labor Force Participation
38.7%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
80.38%
Born in Brownsville
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Brownsville residents were born in the United States, with 80.38% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 915 | 4 | 0.44% |
| 2028 | 911 | 5 | 0.55% |
| 2027 | 906 | 5 | 0.55% |
| 2026 | 901 | 4 | 0.45% |
| 2025 | 897 | 5 | 0.56% |
| 2024 | 892 | 4 | 0.45% |
| 2023 | 888 | 7 | 0.79% |
| 2022 | 881 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 882 | 8 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 874 | 39 | 4.67% |
| 2019 | 835 | -8 | -0.95% |
| 2018 | 843 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 843 | 7 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 836 | 5 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 831 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 833 | -5 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 838 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 840 | -11 | -1.29% |
| 2011 | 851 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 850 | 0 | 0% |