Brownsville, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Brownsville, Florida Demographics
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High PovertyPoverty rate of 26.2% is well above the state average

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Brownsville, Florida had a total population of 16,936, the 237th largest community in Florida, with a median household income of $40,795, which is 45% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 26.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 45% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (26.2%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Housing affordability is a challenge — homes cost 8.0x the median household income.

Brownsville Quick Facts

Population 16,936

Median Household Income $40,795

Median Home Value $325,200

Poverty Rate 26.2%

Unemployment Rate 7.5%

Median Age 40.2 years

Homeownership Rate 35.7%

Affordability Ratio 8.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

High School Graduation Rate 72.7%

Diversity Index 53/100

Population 16,936 237th of 955

Median Income $40,795 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 26.2% 110% higher than national

Median Home Value $325,200 average

How Brownsville Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	16,391	16,936	+3.3%
Median household income	$38,460	$40,795	+6.1%
Median home value	$285,100	$325,200	+14.1%

How Brownsville Compares

Median Household Income

Brownsville

$40,795

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Brownsville

$325,200

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 34.5%

$25K-$50K 26.7%

$50K-$100K 27.2%

$100K+ 11.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.4%

$10K-$15K

13.5%

$15K-$20K

6.5%

$20K-$25K

7.2%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

6.9%

$40K-$45K

6.0%

$45K-$50K

6.3%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

12.5%

$75K-$100K

8.2%

$100K-$125K

4.5%

$125K-$150K

2.5%

$150K-$200K

2.6%

$200K+

1.9%

Employment

7.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

56.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 35.7%

Renter 64.3%

Affordability Index Very Expensive

8.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,252/mo 36.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.1%

18-34

22.6%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

23.5%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Brownsville Rankings in Florida

#237 Population of 955

#861 Median Income of 911

#783 Education of 955

#462 Home Value of 901

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Other Cities in Miami-Dade County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Miami	459,745	$62,462	19.4%	$518,100
Hialeah	226,165	$55,594	17.0%	$392,000
Miami Gardens	113,177	$63,627	13.6%	$378,500
Homestead	82,807	$65,423	18.4%	$380,000
Miami Beach	82,031	$72,856	14.4%	$556,700
Kendall	79,562	$87,325	11.2%	$567,900
Doral	79,216	$94,164	10.3%	$562,800
North Miami	60,344	$57,188	18.9%	$365,000
The Hammocks	58,838	$85,628	12.1%	$468,100
Fountainebleau	55,665	$64,908	12.7%	$320,200

Cities Similar to Brownsville

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Lady Lake	16,675	$46,074	$227,300	22.3%	12.3%
Opa-locka	16,282	$37,532	$295,800	7.9%	29.7%
Belle Glade	16,972	$48,001	$163,100	15.9%	27.3%
Gladeview	16,655	$47,469	$402,600	14.1%	27.5%
New Port Richey	17,425	$47,606	$183,100	16.3%	10.5%

Population Overview

Brownsville is a small city located in Florida, within Miami-Dade County. The total population is 16,936. It ranks as the 237th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brownsville is 40.2 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brownsville is $40,795. This is 45% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.2%. This is 108% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 55% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $325,200. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 35.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Brownsville is Hispanic or Latino, making up 51.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 45.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 50.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (45.0% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (51.6% vs 27.4%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 72.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brownsville, Florida 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 Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Brownsville, Florida?

Brownsville, Florida has a population of 16,936 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Brownsville, FL?

The median household income in Brownsville is $40,795, which is 49% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Brownsville, FL?

The poverty rate in Brownsville is 26.2%. This means approximately 4,421 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Brownsville, Florida?

Brownsville's population is 1.0% White, 45.0% Black, 51.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Brownsville, FL?

The median home value in Brownsville is $325,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 8.0x.

How educated is Brownsville, Florida?

13.6% of adults (25+) in Brownsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.