Brownfields is a CDP located in East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana. Brownfields has a 2024 population of 5,351. Brownfields is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually and its population has decreased by -9.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,936 in 2020.
The average household income in Brownfields is $65,655 with a poverty rate of 27.85%. The median age in Brownfields is 38 years: 39.3 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brownfields was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,214 | 80.07% |
| White | 757 | 14.38% |
| Other race | 170 | 3.23% |
| Two or more races | 111 | 2.11% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,845 | 2.8 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Non Family | 766 | 1.17 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Married | 669 | 3.49 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Female | 382 | 4.93 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Male | 28 | 1.64 | 100 | 0 |
3.85
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 450 | 12.47% |
| Associates Degree | 453 | 12.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 465 | 12.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 220 | 6.09% |
| High School Graduate | 1,028 | 28.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 2.6% |
| Some College | 900 | 24.93% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,733 | 2,330 | 473 |
| White | 702 | 608 | 212 |
| Other Race | 102 | 102 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 25 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 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 30.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,157 | $0 | $57,240 |
| Graduate Degree | $33,056 | $32,298 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,801 | $33,125 | $19,196 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,395 | $0 | $19,113 |
| Overall | $30,822 | $39,531 | $22,604 |
| Some College | $31,491 | $43,977 | $22,108 |
$30,822
Average Earnings
$39,531
Average Male
$22,604
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.54% of Brownfields residents speak only English, while 4.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,155 | 1,165 | 28.04% |
| Other | 170 | 131 | 77.06% |
| White | 720 | 96 | 13.33% |
| Multiple | 111 | 47 | 42.34% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 11 | 22% |
27.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.22%
Male Poverty Rate
34.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brownfields is Other, with 77.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brownfields is White, with 13.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 26.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.57% |
| High School | 9.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.25% |
| Female Employed | 20.01% |
| Male Employed | 1.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,276 | $75,314 |
| Households | $50,809 | $65,655 |
| Married Families | $88,854 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $44,341 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
31.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
222
Number of Veterans
220
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 77 |
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 111 | 15.02% |
| Black | 111 | 3.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
9.4%
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
86%
Born in Brownfields
99.79%
Native Born
0.21%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.79% of Brownfields residents were born in the United States, with 86% having been born in Louisiana. 0.21% 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 | 5,351 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2023 | 5,354 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 5,358 | -537 | -9.11% |
| 2021 | 5,895 | -41 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 5,936 | 164 | 2.84% |
| 2019 | 5,772 | 680 | 13.35% |
| 2018 | 5,092 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 5,089 | 64 | 1.27% |
| 2016 | 5,025 | -431 | -7.9% |
| 2015 | 5,456 | -106 | -1.91% |
| 2014 | 5,562 | -106 | -1.87% |
| 2013 | 5,668 | -449 | -7.34% |
| 2012 | 6,117 | 188 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 5,929 | 528 | 9.78% |
| 2010 | 5,401 | 0 | 0% |