Brownsville city, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Brownsville city, Oregon Demographics
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As of 2026, Brownsville city, Oregon has a total population of 1,949, the 169th largest city in Oregon, with a median household income of $82,750, which is 3% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.9%.

Key Takeaways

Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.6%.

Brownsville city Quick Facts

Population 1,949

Median Household Income $82,750

Median Home Value $361,300

Poverty Rate 5.9%

Unemployment Rate 1.6%

Median Age 42.1 years

Homeownership Rate 84.8%

Affordability Ratio 4.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%

High School Graduation Rate 95.1%

Diversity Index 24/100

Population 1,949 169th of 419

Median Income $82,750 above average

Poverty Rate 5.9% 52% lower national

Median Home Value $361,300 average

How Brownsville city Compares

Median Household Income

Brownsville city

$82,750

$80,426

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Brownsville city

$361,300

$454,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.3%

$25K-$50K 14.0%

$50K-$100K 35.7%

$100K+ 38.9%

Employment

1.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4% | National: 5.2%

63.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.8%

Renter 15.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.0%

18-34

20.5%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

26.3%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Brownsville city Rankings in Oregon

#169 Population of 419

#127 Median Income of 419

#106 Education of 419

#173 Home Value of 419

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Cities Similar to Brownsville city

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Gearhart city	1,959	$85,966	$522,100	41.5%	7.5%
Bay City city	2,022	$80,329	$337,500	26.6%	8.7%
Durham city	1,909	$90,341	$688,200	48.1%	8.8%
Amity city	1,972	$93,438	$357,300	13.2%	14.7%
Banks city	2,092	$84,651	$430,200	33.5%	8.5%

Population Overview

Brownsville city is a small community located in Oregon. The total population is 1,949. It ranks as the 169th most populous out of 419 cities and towns in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brownsville city is 42.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brownsville city is $82,750. This is 3% higher than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.9%. This is 50% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $361,300. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brownsville city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 14.3%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

31.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brownsville city, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 419 Census-designated places in Oregon. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Brownsville city, Oregon?

Brownsville city, Oregon has a population of 1,949 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Brownsville city, OR?

The median household income in Brownsville city is $82,750, which is 5% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Brownsville city, OR?

The poverty rate in Brownsville city is 5.9%. This means approximately 114 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Brownsville city, Oregon?

Brownsville city's population is 86.7% White, 0.0% Black, 5.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.7% Asian.

What is the median home value in Brownsville city, OR?

The median home value in Brownsville city is $361,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

How educated is Brownsville city, Oregon?

31.9% of adults (25+) in Brownsville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.