Population 11,211 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown Brownsville
Household size in Downtown Brownsville
| Period | Downtown Brownsville | Brownsville | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.14 | 3.76 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.22 | 3.67 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.27 | 3.60 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.04 | 3.31 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.45 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Downtown Brownsville are large by national standards, averaging 3.04 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Locally, though, the typical household here is smaller than in Brownsville as a whole, where it has 3.31 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.14, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Downtown Brownsville
| Period | Downtown Brownsville | Brownsville | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1 | 28.2 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.9 | 30.1 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.6 | 30.8 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.1 | 31.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +3.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.1, Downtown Brownsville is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Locally, though, the population here is older than in Brownsville overall, where the median age is 31.7. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.1, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Downtown Brownsville
| Period | Downtown Brownsville | Brownsville | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 21.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 21.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 19.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 18.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in Downtown Brownsville (17.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Brownsville. The single-parent share has fallen 5.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Downtown Brownsville
Renters in Downtown Brownsville
| Period | Downtown Brownsville | Brownsville | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.9% | 35.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.4% | 36.9% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.3% | 37.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.4% | 38.0% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Downtown Brownsville: 67.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 76.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the north. The renter share has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Downtown Brownsville
| Period | Downtown Brownsville | Brownsville | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 9.9% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 9.8% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 8.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.8% of the housing in Downtown Brownsville, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Downtown Brownsville
| Period | Downtown Brownsville | Brownsville | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1987 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1989 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +8 | +6 |
Housing in Downtown Brownsville leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Downtown Brownsville
| Period | Downtown Brownsville | Brownsville | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $436 | $606 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $506 | $702 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $577 | $800 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $734 | $1,017 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$298 | +$411 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Downtown Brownsville costs $734 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $298 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Downtown Brownsville
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown Brownsville
| Period | Downtown Brownsville | Brownsville | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 15.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 16.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 17.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 24.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +8.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Downtown Brownsville have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 10.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Downtown Brownsville
| Period | Downtown Brownsville | Brownsville | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2% | 58.3% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 42.9% | 61.8% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 43.2% | 63.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 50.4% | 70.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +12.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About half of adults in Downtown Brownsville never finished high school, well above the national share: only 50.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.2 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Downtown Brownsville
| Period | Downtown Brownsville | Brownsville | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 8.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 11.3% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Downtown Brownsville is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. The rate is lower than in Brownsville overall (6.5%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.2 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Downtown Brownsville compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Brownsville | 3.04 | 34.1 | 17.8% | 67.4% | 16.8% | 1972 | $734 | 10.4% | 50.4% | 5.4% |
| Enfield Estates | 2.71 | 43.6 | 14.2% | 25.8% | 18.2% | 1987 | $1,120 | 41.8% | 85.2% | 5.2% |
| College Heights | 2.71 | 39.6 | 22.7% | 56.5% | 17.4% | 1983 | $852 | 10.7% | 52.4% | 2.4% |
| Sharyland Plantation | 3.38 | 27.7 | 16.1% | 22.4% | 11.1% | 2007 | $2,182 | 54.5% | 90.5% | 5.0% |
| West Sharyland | 3.92 | 29.2 | 13.3% | 23.2% | 23.9% | 2002 | $988 | 7.0% | 65.1% | 10.7% |
| La Homa | 3.77 | 27.4 | 22.5% | 23.5% | 9.2% | 2001 | $768 | 7.6% | 52.3% | 13.0% |
| Abram-Perezville | 3.13 | 33.3 | 24.0% | 24.4% | 15.1% | 1999 | $853 | 17.2% | 74.9% | 7.0% |
| Doffing | 3.72 | 25.9 | 21.7% | 15.8% | 19.4% | 1997 | $785 | 13.2% | 47.6% | 1.2% |
| Pelican Bay | 1.75 | 71.4 | 1.9% | 6.4% | 45.4% | 1992 | $3,311 | 71.2% | 98.8% | 7.7% |
| Park Shore | 1.91 | 66.8 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 49.4% | 1983 | $3,485 | 71.1% | 98.1% | 2.8% |
| Moorings-Coquina Sands | 2.05 | 64.4 | 3.7% | 21.0% | 45.4% | 1976 | $2,161 | 73.5% | 97.6% | 1.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Downtown Brownsville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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