Brownsville, TX

City

Demographics of Brownsville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.6%

Households with Children

42.8%

School Enrollment K-12

28,316

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.0%
School Age (5-17): 21.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.9%
Working Age (35-54): 24.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.5%
Seniors (65+): 13.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 28.0%
High School / GED: 24.3%
Some College or Associate's: 23.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.7%
Single Parents: 17.0%
Couples & Adults: 34.5%
Living Alone: 22.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 94.0%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 0.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 94.1%
Puerto Rican: 0.3%
Cuban: 0.2%
Dominican: 0.1%
Central American: 0.5%
South American: 0.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 65.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 6.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 11.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 16.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 16.4%
Spanish: 82.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.8%
Elementary (1-4): 7.2%
Middle School (5-8): 6.6%
High School (9-12): 7.1%
College / Graduate: 7.9%
Not Enrolled: 67.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Brownsville

Neighborhood

Cameron, TX

Del Mar Heights Colonia / Chula Vista Colonia

Hacienda Gardens Colonia / Las Flores Colonia

Praxedis Saldivar Colonia / Central Estates Colonia

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources