Brawley, California Population 2022
Brawley is a city located in Imperial County California. With a 2020 population of 26,708, it is the 288th largest city in California and the 1721st largest city in the United States. Brawley is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 1.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,416 in 2020. Spanning over 8 miles, Brawley has a population density of 3,290 people per square mile.
The average household income in Brawley is $59,481 with a poverty rate of 31.45%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $840 per month, and the median house value is $214,900. The median age in Brawley is 30.6 years, 31.8 years for males, and 29.8 years for females.
Brawley Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brawleywas:
- White: 75.58%
- Other race: 12.19%
- Two or more races: 9.30%
- Native American: 1.39%
- Black or African American: 0.96%
- Asian: 0.38%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.20%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,606 | 75.58% |
| Black or African American | 249 | 0.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 360 | 1.39% |
| Asian | 98 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.20% |
| Some Other Race | 3,163 | 12.19% |
| Two or More Races | 2,413 | 9.30% |
Brawley Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,957 | 3.71 | 52.9 |
| Married | 3,216 | 4.55 | 70.9 |
| Male | 577 | 4.24 | 35.7 |
| Female | 1,484 | 4.55 | 29.4 |
| Non Family | 1,680 | 1.19 | 45.2 |
4.42
Average Family Size
3.71
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,573 | 17.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,441 | 9.76% |
| High School Graduate | 3,346 | 22.67% |
| Some College | 3,943 | 26.72% |
| Associates Degree | 1,245 | 8.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,643 | 11.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 568 | 3.85% |
Brawley Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 73 | 54 | 42 |
| White | 2,907 | 2,879 | 1,192 |
| 2+ Races | 1,043 | 672 | 210 |
| Hispanic | 11,358 | 7,471 | 932 |
| Other Race | 1,926 | 1,171 | 115 |
| Black | 165 | 163 | 4 |
| Native American | 216 | 138 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 99.04%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.53%.
$30,679
Average Earnings
$40,698
Average Male
$22,863
Average Female
Brawley Language by Age
Brawley Language
33.06% of Brawley residents speak only English, while 66.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 66.06% of the population.
Brawley Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 53 | 36 | 67.92% |
| Hispanic | 21,639 | 7,852 | 36.29% |
| Multiple | 2,388 | 858 | 35.93% |
| Native | 360 | 30 | 8.33% |
| White | 3,517 | 242 | 6.88% |
| Black | 245 | 6 | 2.45% |
| Other | 618 | NaN% |
31.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.88%
Male Poverty Rate
34.70%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Brawley
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brawley is Islander, with 67.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brawley is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.17%.
Brawley Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Brawley Married by Age and Sex
Brawley Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Brawley Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 492 | 3.84% |
| Black | 92 | 50.27% |
| Other Race | 53 | 2.22% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 3.84% |
| Hispanic | 300 | 2.19% |
Brawley Veterans by Education
2.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
41.2%
Employment Rate
22.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
63.39%
Born in Brawley
73.41%
Native Born
26.59%
Foreign Born
15.08%
Non Citizen
11.52%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
73.41% of Brawley residents were born in the United States, with 63.39% having been born in California. 15.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 881 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 5,389 | 4,508 | 19.85% |
| 1930 | 10,439 | 5,050 | 6.84% |
| 1940 | 11,718 | 1,279 | 1.16% |
| 1950 | 11,922 | 204 | 0.17% |
| 1960 | 12,703 | 781 | 0.64% |
| 1970 | 13,746 | 1,043 | 0.79% |
| 1980 | 14,946 | 1,200 | 0.84% |
| 1990 | 18,923 | 3,977 | 2.39% |
| 2000 | 22,052 | 3,129 | 1.54% |
| 2010 | 24,953 | 2,901 | 1.24% |
| 2011 | 25,099 | 146 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 25,245 | 146 | 0.58% |
| 2013 | 25,391 | 146 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 25,537 | 146 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 25,683 | 146 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 25,829 | 146 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 25,975 | 146 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 26,121 | 146 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 26,267 | 146 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 26,416 | 149 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 26,562 | 146 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 26,708 | 146 | 0.55% |