State
County
Land Area
1.2 sq mi
Density
2,029.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.38%
Growth Since 2010
-1.31%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Brewster is a city located in Washington. With a 2020 population of 2,339, it is the 159th largest city in Washington and the 7064th largest city in the United States. Brewster is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -1.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,370 in 2010. Brewster reached it's highest population of 2,372 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Brewster has a population density of 2,030 people per square mile.
The average household income in Brewster is $48,384 with a poverty rate of 19.13%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $773 per month, and the median house value is $120,600. The median age in Brewster is 24.8 years, 24.3 years for males, and 27.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 123.1 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brewster was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Some Other Race | 1,182 | 49.94% |
| White | 1,050 | 44.36% |
| Two or More Races | 94 | 3.97% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 1.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.17% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 771 | 3 | 35.8 |
| Married | 324 | 3.97 | 51.5 |
| Female | 220 | 3.35 | 15.9 |
| Non Family | 218 | 1.22 | 33.9 |
| Male | 9 | 2.44 | 0 |
3.59
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 326 | 28.20% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 137 | 11.85% |
| High School Graduate | 222 | 19.20% |
| Some College | 220 | 19.03% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 2.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 178 | 15.40% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 3.81% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 828 | 412 | 91 |
| Other Race | 555 | 272 | 22 |
| White | 312 | 271 | 131 |
| Multiple Races | 18 | ||
| Black | 12 | 6 | |
| Native American | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 41.99%.
$27,290
Average Earnings
$30,817
Average Male
$22,841
Average Female
23.99% of Brewster residents speak only English, while 76.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 76.01% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,937 | 426 | 21.99% |
| Other | 1,178 | 250 | 21.22% |
| White | 333 | 16 | 4.80% |
19.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.02%
Male Poverty Rate
24.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brewster is Hispanic, with 21.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brewster is White, with 4.80% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.75%.
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 6.06% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.46% |
| Indian | 4 | 100.00% |
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
72.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
65.91%
Native Born
34.09%
Foreign Born
29.57%
Non Citizen
4.52%
Naturalized
65.91% of Brewster residents were born in the United States, with 46.05% having been born in Washington. 29.57% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,339 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 2,348 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2019 | 2,357 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 2,366 | 12 | 0.51% |
| 2017 | 2,354 | 8 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 2,346 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 2,349 | -6 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 2,355 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 2,352 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 2,356 | -11 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 2,367 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 2,372 | 0.00% |