State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,433.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.13%
Growth Since 2010
-3.34%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Brownfield, Texas Population 2021
9,334
Brownfield is a city located in Terry County Texas. It is also the county seat of Terry County. With a 2020 population of 9,334, it is the 249th largest city in Texas and the 3252nd largest city in the United States . Brownfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -3.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,657 in 2010. Brownfield reached it's highest population of 10,387 in 1980. Spanning over 7 miles, Brownfield has a population density of 1,433 people per square mile.
The average household income in Brownfield is $56,163 with a poverty rate of 21.50%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $699 per month, and the median house value is $75,000. The median age in Brownfield is 34.7 years, 34.6 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
Brownfield Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brownfield was:
- White: 90.62%
- Black or African American: 6.22%
- Other race: 1.99%
- Two or more races: 1.01%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Brownfield, Texas is 9,334 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 9,370.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 9,657.
Brownfield, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,632 | 90.62% |
| Black or African American | 592 | 6.22% |
| Some Other Race | 190 | 1.99% |
| Two or More Races | 96 | 1.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.16% |
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Brownfield Population by Race
Brownfield Population Pyramid $2021
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Brownfield Population by Age
Brownfield Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,077 | 2.77 | 65.8 |
| Married | 1,427 | 3.66 | 84.3 |
| Non Family | 1,009 | 1.13 | 51 |
| Female | 475 | 2.96 | 42.1 |
| Male | 166 | 4.59 | 65.1 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
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Brownfield Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,028 | 16.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,029 | 16.76% |
| High School Graduate | 1,977 | 32.20% |
| Some College | 1,311 | 21.36% |
| Associates Degree | 166 | 2.70% |
| Bachelors Degree | 453 | 7.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 175 | 2.85% |
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Brownfield Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Brownfield Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,264 | 1,521 | 95 |
| White | 2,457 | 2,171 | 481 |
| Black | 374 | 369 | 52 |
| Other Race | 173 | 82 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 21 | |
| Native American | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.66%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.58%.
Brownfield Educational Attainment by Race
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$28,521
Average Earnings
$30,814
Average Male
$21,006
Average Female
Brownfield Earnings by Educational Attainment
Brownfield Language by Age
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Brownfield Language
59.31% of Brownfield residents speak only English, while 40.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.42% of the population.
Brownfield Language
Brownfield Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,234 | 1,334 | 25.49% |
| White | 2,858 | 421 | 14.73% |
| Black | 417 | 80 | 19.18% |
| Multiple | 88 | 72 | 81.82% |
| Other | 173 | 11 | 6.36% |
21.50%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.71%
Male Poverty Rate
26.89%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Brownfield
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brownfield is Multiple, with 81.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brownfield is Other, with 6.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.46%.
Brownfield Poverty
Brownfield Poverty Rate by Education
Brownfield Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Brownfield Married by Age and Sex
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Brownfield 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.
Brownfield Marital Status by Race
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Brownfield Marital Status
Brownfield Veterans by War
Brownfield Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 225 | 3.54% |
| Black | 73 | 15.87% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 1.62% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 18.42% |
Brownfield Veterans by Race
Brownfield Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
Brownfield Veterans by Education
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54.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
Brownfield Employment by Age
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Brownfield Employment by Race
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Brownfield Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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89.82%
Native Born
10.18%
Foreign Born
6.97%
Non Citizen
3.21%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.82% of Brownfield residents were born in the United States, with 78.19% having been born in Texas. 6.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Brownfield Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,334 | -12 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 9,346 | -12 | -0.13% |
| 2019 | 9,358 | -12 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 9,370 | -59 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 9,429 | -311 | -3.19% |
| 2016 | 9,740 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2015 | 9,741 | -31 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 9,772 | 76 | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 9,696 | 49 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 9,647 | -39 | -0.40% |
| 2011 | 9,686 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 9,679 | 191 | 0.20% |
| 2000 | 9,488 | -72 | -0.08% |
| 1990 | 9,560 | -827 | -0.83% |
| 1980 | 10,387 | 740 | 0.74% |
| 1970 | 9,647 | -639 | -0.64% |
| 1960 | 10,286 | 4,125 | 5.26% |
| 1950 | 6,161 | 2,152 | 4.39% |
| 1940 | 4,009 | 0.00% |