Brownville, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 700, Brownville'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

Brownville is a small community located in New York, within Jefferson County. The total population is 700. It ranks as the 953rd most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brownville is 42.5 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brownville is $101,563. This is 18% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 26% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.3%. This is 76% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Brownville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $192,300. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Brownville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brownville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.9% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 19.8%.

Education

29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brownville, New York 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 New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.