Brownsville is a CDP located in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Brownsville has a 2024 population of 4,178. Brownsville is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually but its population has increased by 12.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,718 in 2020.
The average household income in Brownsville is $41,581 with a poverty rate of 26.98%. The median age in Brownsville is 42.2 years: 38.4 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brownsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,310 | 55.03% |
| Black or African American | 1,530 | 36.45% |
| Two or more races | 241 | 5.74% |
| Other race | 98 | 2.33% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,788 | 2.34 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Non Family | 792 | 1.11 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Married | 482 | 3.05 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Female | 451 | 3.45 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Male | 63 | 4.51 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
62.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 280 | 10.49% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 5.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 232 | 8.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 116 | 4.35% |
| High School Graduate | 1,146 | 42.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 177 | 6.63% |
| Some College | 578 | 21.66% |
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 | 1,889 | 1,520 | 139 |
| Black | 682 | 634 | 167 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 45 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,204 | $0 | $60,679 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,448 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,727 | $45,699 | $25,914 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,313 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,987 | $45,964 | $26,722 |
| Some College | $26,444 | $51,319 | $22,181 |
$30,987
Average Earnings
$45,964
Average Male
$26,722
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.85% of Brownsville residents speak only English, while 3.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,529 | 673 | 44.02% |
| White | 2,270 | 333 | 14.67% |
| Other | 98 | 97 | 98.98% |
| Hispanic | 138 | 97 | 70.29% |
| Multiple | 158 | 7 | 4.43% |
26.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.09%
Male Poverty Rate
29.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brownsville is Other, with 98.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brownsville is Multiple, with 4.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.6% |
| Some College | 23.96% |
| High School | 10.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 79.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Male Employed | 11.92% |
| Female Employed | 9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,415 | $46,931 |
| Households | $33,819 | $41,581 |
| Married Families | $47,551 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,081 | $32,923 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.3%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
199
Number of Veterans
199
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 139 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 7.64% |
| Black | 37 | 4.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
10.6%
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
84.02%
Born in Brownsville
98.52%
Native Born
1.48%
Foreign Born
0.95%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
98.52% of Brownsville residents were born in the United States, with 84.02% having been born in Louisiana. 0.95% 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 | 4,178 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 4,188 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 4,198 | -74 | -1.73% |
| 2021 | 4,272 | 554 | 14.9% |
| 2020 | 3,718 | -38 | -1.01% |
| 2019 | 3,756 | -101 | -2.62% |
| 2018 | 3,857 | -322 | -7.71% |
| 2017 | 4,179 | 359 | 9.4% |
| 2016 | 3,820 | -373 | -8.9% |
| 2015 | 4,193 | -163 | -3.74% |
| 2014 | 4,356 | 172 | 4.11% |
| 2013 | 4,184 | -226 | -5.12% |
| 2012 | 4,410 | 284 | 6.88% |
| 2011 | 4,126 | -191 | -4.42% |
| 2010 | 4,317 | 0 | 0% |