Brownwood is a city located in Brown County Texas. Brownwood has a 2024 population of 18,781. It is also the county seat of Brown County. Brownwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -0.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,815 in 2020.
The average household income in Brownwood is $69,193 with a poverty rate of 18.88%. The median age in Brownwood is 36.3 years: 36.1 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brownwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,419 | 71.36% |
| Two or more races | 3,264 | 17.36% |
| Other race | 1,082 | 5.75% |
| Black or African American | 869 | 4.62% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.05% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,338 | 2.42 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Non Family | 3,086 | 1.23 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Married | 2,631 | 3.3 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Female | 1,318 | 3.32 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Male | 303 | 2.86 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
55.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,003 | 8.26% |
| Associates Degree | 811 | 6.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,533 | 12.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 738 | 6.08% |
| High School Graduate | 4,416 | 36.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 624 | 5.14% |
| Some College | 3,022 | 24.88% |
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 | 8,259 | 7,521 | 2,003 |
| Hispanic | 3,097 | 2,250 | 180 |
| 2+ Races | 1,853 | 1,353 | 170 |
| Other Race | 509 | 354 | 40 |
| Black | 470 | 457 | 7 |
| Asian | 69 | 51 | 15 |
| Native American | 42 | 42 | 7 |
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 24.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,734 | $68,819 | $43,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,750 | $31,480 | $68,750 |
| High School Graduate | $36,833 | $43,153 | $25,712 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,794 | $45,298 | $16,023 |
| Overall | $38,088 | $43,167 | $31,537 |
| Some College | $31,124 | $27,656 | $31,555 |
$38,088
Average Earnings
$43,167
Average Male
$31,537
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.11% of Brownwood residents speak only English, while 19.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,946 | 1,667 | 15.23% |
| Hispanic | 5,330 | 1,241 | 23.28% |
| Multiple | 3,213 | 770 | 23.97% |
| Black | 748 | 326 | 43.58% |
| Other | 1,082 | 220 | 20.33% |
| Native | 46 | 8 | 17.39% |
18.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.03%
Male Poverty Rate
20.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brownwood is Black, with 43.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brownwood is White, with 15.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.58% |
| High School | 20.96% |
| Some College | 11.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.35% |
| Female Employed | 12.83% |
| Male Employed | 6.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,428 | $87,952 |
| Households | $47,821 | $69,193 |
| Married Families | $87,986 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,622 | $38,844 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
667
Number of Veterans
594
Male Veterans
73
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 245 |
| Vietnam | 173 |
| First Gulf War | 102 |
| Korea | 66 |
| World War II | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 212 |
| 75+ | 177 |
| 65 to 74 | 157 |
| 18 to 34 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 618 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 1.34% |
| Asian | 17 | 21.79% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 13 | 32.5% |
| Black | 4 | 0.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
78.51%
Born in Brownwood
95.06%
Native Born
4.94%
Foreign Born
3.54%
Non Citizen
1.4%
Naturalized
95.06% of Brownwood residents were born in the United States, with 78.51% having been born in Texas. 3.54% 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 | 18,740 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2028 | 18,748 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2027 | 18,756 | -9 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 18,765 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2025 | 18,773 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2024 | 18,781 | -9 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 18,790 | 22 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 18,768 | 21 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 18,747 | -68 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 18,815 | 372 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 18,443 | -139 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 18,582 | -51 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 18,633 | -270 | -1.43% |
| 2016 | 18,903 | 35 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 18,868 | 10 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 18,858 | -38 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 18,896 | -91 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 18,987 | -168 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 19,155 | -114 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 19,269 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,813 | 426 | 2.32% |
| 1990 | 18,387 | -1,009 | -5.2% |
| 1980 | 19,396 | 2,028 | 11.68% |
| 1970 | 17,368 | 394 | 2.32% |
| 1960 | 16,974 | -3,207 | -15.89% |
| 1950 | 20,181 | 6,783 | 50.63% |
| 1940 | 13,398 | 609 | 4.76% |
| 1930 | 12,789 | 4,566 | 55.53% |
| 1920 | 8,223 | 1,256 | 18.03% |
| 1910 | 6,967 | 3,002 | 75.71% |
| 1900 | 3,965 | -14,775 | -78.84% |