Brownsville Population

1850–2026

9,184

2026 projection

6.2% since 2020 (decrease)

02K4K6K8K10K12K186018801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Brownsville. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269,184-1171.26%
20259,301-1181.25%
20249,419-1011.06%
20239,520-700.73%
20229,590-1591.63%
20219,749-390.40%
20209,788-820.83%
20199,870+140.14%
20189,856-1491.49%
201710,005-770.76%

Showing 10 of 32 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Brownsville has a population change lower than Haywood County, Tennessee, and the U.S.

  • Tennessee+5.6%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Haywood County−4.4%
  • Brownsville−5.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Brownsville Demographics

40.4median age

Median age

Female42.1 yrs
Male37.3 yrs

Adults

7,289
1,973 seniors (65+) · 27% of adults5,316 other adults

Sex

Female 55.8% · 5,372Male 44.2% · 4,250

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 96 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Brownsville Income

$43,494median household income

Median household income

$43,494

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$33,202

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

25.7%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Brownsville Marital Status

25% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married25%28%23%
Never married45%46%44%
Divorced16%18%15%
Widowed11%6%14%
Separated4%2%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201