Challenge-Brownsville, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 887, Challenge-Brownsville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Challenge-Brownsville is a small community located in California, within Yuba County. The total population is 887. It ranks as the 1097th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Challenge-Brownsville is 37.7 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 21.1%. This is 76% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Challenge-Brownsville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $344,200. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $734,700. 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Challenge-Brownsville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.3% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 60.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Challenge-Brownsville, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.