Brownsville, Texas
Quick Statistics
Brownsville is a community in Cameron County, Texas, home to about 189,177 people spread across 133.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $26,345 a year, and a typical home is worth about $139,900. About 31.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 74.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 8 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Brownsville ranks number 18 of 1,795 in population, number 1,123 in median household income, number 964 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Brownsville typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 52°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cameron Park, TX | 2.4 mi. | 5,955 |
| 2. | Del Mar Heights, TX | 4.5 mi. | 0 |
| 3. | Orason, TX | 5.4 mi. | 424 |
| 4. | Chula Vista, TX | 5.4 mi. | 284 |
| 5. | Reid Hope King, TX | 5.6 mi. | 932 |
| 6. | Los Fresnos, TX | 5.9 mi. | 8,291 |
| 7. | Olmito, TX | 6.0 mi. | 887 |
| 8. | Rancho Viejo, TX | 7.1 mi. | 2,849 |
What is the population of Brownsville, Texas?
Brownsville has a population of about 189,177 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Brownsville, Texas in?
Brownsville is located in Cameron County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Brownsville, Texas?
The median home value in Brownsville is about $139,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Brownsville, Texas?
The median personal income in Brownsville is about $26,345 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Brownsville, Texas?
Since 1950, 66 tornadoes have been recorded in Cameron County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Brownsville, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 52 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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