Brownsville, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Brownsville, Ohio had a total population of 216, the 1106th largest community in Ohio, with a median household income of $76,492, which is 7% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 100.0% is notably above the national average.
Brownsville Quick Facts
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 | 333 | 216 | -35.1% |
How Brownsville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Brownsville Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Licking County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 50,783 | $61,670 | 17.1% | $192,300 |
| Pataskala | 18,223 | $92,033 | 6.5% | $314,500 |
| Heath | 10,644 | $71,917 | 8.6% | $235,700 |
| Granville | 5,999 | $124,408 | 2.7% | $502,300 |
| Johnstown | 5,286 | $91,713 | 7.7% | $347,900 |
| Beechwood Trails | 3,133 | $110,887 | 1.9% | $349,000 |
| Buckeye Lake | 2,525 | $79,286 | 15.1% | $200,400 |
| Hebron | 2,508 | $66,627 | 8.9% | $194,900 |
| Utica | 2,248 | $84,464 | 5.5% | $150,500 |
| Harbor Hills | 1,555 | $86,136 | 0.6% | $406,500 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Rushville | 212 | $76,875 | $178,800 | 18.9% | 3.8% |
| Bowersville | 216 | $72,500 | $176,000 | 23.6% | 7.9% |
| Brandt | 210 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 18.6% |
| Old Washington | 223 | $76,875 | $131,300 | 20.3% | 12.1% |
| Zoar | 220 | $80,938 | $171,900 | 25.2% | 7.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 216, 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
Brownsville is a small community located in Ohio, within Licking County. The total population is 216. It ranks as the 1106th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in Brownsville is 42.9 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. Only 11.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Brownsville is $76,492. This is 7% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Brownsville. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 100.0%. This is 2001% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Brownsville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.7% of all residents.
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. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Brownsville, Ohio 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 Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. 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, Ohio?
Brownsville, Ohio has a population of 216 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Brownsville, OH?
The median household income in Brownsville is $76,492, which is 5% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Brownsville, OH?
The ACS sample for Brownsville recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Brownsville, Ohio?
Brownsville's population is 90.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Brownsville, OH?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Brownsville — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Brownsville, Ohio?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Brownsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.