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Brownsville, TX

Founded 1849Cameron CountyElev. 10 m
Population
188,023
Median home
$122,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
78
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Brownsville

With about 188,023 residents, Brownsville is one of Texas's notable places. Brownsville was founded in 1849 and sits in Cameron County. The median age is 30.9 and the median household income is $48,675. Homes carry a median value of $122,400, and about 60% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (94.2%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
188,023
Median age
30.9
Median household income
$48,675
Per-capita income
$21,338
Poverty rate
24.9%
High-school grad or higher
70.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
Unemployment
6.1%
Avg. commute
20.6 min
Work from home
7.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White4.2%
Hispanic or Latino94.2%
Black0.3%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts30.2%
Service25.1%
Sales & office22.4%
Production, transportation & material moving12.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$122,400
Median gross rent
$906/mo
Owner-occupied
59.9%
Median year built
1993
Households
58,518
Avg. household size
3.19

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Brownsville has 78 public schools — 47 elementary, 11 middle, 16 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 18 schools
Reading52%
Math63%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BROWNSVILLE ACADEMIC CENTERHighGrades 6–12
BROWNSVILLE EARLY COLLEGE H SHighGrades 9–12
BROWNSVILLE LEARNING ACADEMYHighGrades 6–12
HANNA EARLY COLLEGE H SHighGrades 9–12
HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - BROWNSVILLEHighGrades 6–12charter
IDEA BROWNSVILLE COLLEGE PREPARATORYHighGrades 6–12charter
IDEA FRONTIER COLLEGE PREPARATORYHighGrades 6–12charter
IDEA RIVERVIEW COLLEGE PREPARATORYHighGrades 6–12charter
IDEA SPORTS PARK COLLEGE PREPARATORYHighGrades 9–12charter
LOPEZ EARLY COLLEGE H SHighGrades 9–12
PACE EARLY COLLEGE H SHighGrades 9–12
PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H SHighGrades 9–12
PREMIER H S OF BROWNSVILLEHighGrades 9–12charter
RIVERA EARLY COLLEGE H SHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime4% above national
Brownsville401
Texas416
United States386
↓ 6% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime6% above national
Brownsville2,068
Texas2,273
United States1,952
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Brownsville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

23 facilities in Brownsville report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Bluewing Royal Llc. · Cameron CountyBasic Inc · Cameron CountyChem Pruf Door Company Ltd · Cameron CountySeatrium Amfels Inc. · Cameron CountyM-I Drilling Fluids Company Brownsville · Cameron CountyEagle Bus Manufacturing Inc · Cameron CountyGeneral Packaging · Cameron CountyDelco Electronics Warehouse Leaseway Transfer Pool · Cameron CountyJefferson Electric Inc · Cameron CountyMarathon Electric Manufacturing Corp · Cameron CountySaint-Gobain Abrasives Inc · Cameron CountyNational Electric Coil Co Lp · Cameron County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Cameron County
Cold waveVery High
HurricaneVery High
HailRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Brownsville is in Cameron County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Brownsville was founded in 1849 and sits in Cameron County. Elevation ~10 m.

Population trend
189K174K188,02320102024
Map of Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
Where Brownsville is
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Historic places

24 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Manautou HouseLa Nueva LibertadBrowne-Wagner HouseCameron County CourthouseOld Brulay PlantationSouthern Pacific Railroad Passenger DepotStillman, Charles, HouseImmaculate Conception Church
Notable people from Brownsville
Kris KristoffersonBruce SterlingGrace NapolitanoShelbie BruceBernard L. KowalskiJames Anthony TamayoMonica De La CruzTony GarzaHammie NixonBill Studeman
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Nearby cities
Edinburg (50 mi)McAllen (52 mi)Corpus Christi (123 mi)Laredo (166 mi)San Antonio (248 mi)New Braunfels (259 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Brownsville, TX (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Brownsville, Texas.

Rene Ramirez, 47
Brownsville · 78521
Rene Saldivar Martinez, 45
Brownsville · 78526
Angel Noe Alaniz, 37
Brownsville · 78521
AKA Angel Alaniz
Jose Angel Gracia, 46
Brownsville · 78521
AKA Jose Garcia, Jose Angel Garcia
Luis Carlos Hernandez, 73
Brownsville · 78521
AKA Luis Hernandez
James Tamayo, 57
Brownsville · 78520
AKA Edward Tamayo, James Edward T Tamayo
Andres Rodriquez, 54
Brownsville · 78520
AKA Andres Rodriguez
Jesus Rodriguez Jr, 38
Brownsville · 78520
AKA Jesus Rodriguez Flores, Jesus Rodriguez
Jose Alvaro Torres, 58
Brownsville · 78521
AKA Jose A Torres, Jose Torres
Jose Cruz Diaz, 55
Brownsville · 78521
AKA Jose Cruzdiaz-Torres, Jose Torres Diaz
Jesus Martin Sanchez, 62
Brownsville · 78520
AKA Jesus Sanchez, Jesus M Sanchez
Jesus C Sanchez-Noriega, 50
Brownsville · 78520
AKA Xx Jesse, Jesse Sanchez-Noriega
Jesus David Sanchez, 71
Brownsville · 78521
AKA David Sanchez, Jesus Sanchez
Jesus Salvador Lara-Perez, 36
Brownsville · 78521
Jesus Valdez Martinez, 68
Brownsville · 78521
AKA El Negro Chuckas, Xx Chukas
Clarence Gonzales, 61
Brownsville · 78520
AKA Clarence Cantu, Clarence Joe Gonzales

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Brownsville — frequently asked

What is the population of Brownsville, Texas?
Brownsville has a population of about 188,023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Brownsville?
The median home value in Brownsville is $122,400, and the median gross rent is $906/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Brownsville safe? What is the crime rate?
Brownsville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 401 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Brownsville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cameron County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hurricane, hail.
How many schools are in Brownsville?
Brownsville has 78 public schools (47 elementary, 11 middle, 16 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Brownsville?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Brownsville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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