Brownsville is a city located in Haywood County Tennessee. Brownsville has a 2024 population of 9,261. It is also the county seat of Haywood County. Brownsville is currently declining at a rate of -1.33% annually and its population has decreased by -5.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,761 in 2020.
The average household income in Brownsville is $51,684 with a poverty rate of 28.04%. The median age in Brownsville is 41.1 years: 37.5 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brownsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,655 | 68.33% |
| White | 2,574 | 26.43% |
| Other race | 365 | 3.75% |
| Two or more races | 145 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,934 | 2.45 | 45 | 55 |
| Non Family | 1,604 | 1.1 | 32 | 68 |
| Married | 1,115 | 3.12 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Female | 952 | 3.3 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Male | 263 | 4.74 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
45.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 858 | 12.79% |
| Associates Degree | 365 | 5.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 389 | 5.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 241 | 3.59% |
| High School Graduate | 3,227 | 48.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 327 | 4.87% |
| Some College | 1,301 | 19.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,338 | 3,450 | 246 |
| White | 2,005 | 1,797 | 314 |
| Hispanic | 291 | 231 | 30 |
| Other Race | 242 | 202 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 34 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.63%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 28.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,361 | $69,872 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,942 | $82,974 | $57,885 |
| High School Graduate | $30,433 | $31,627 | $24,238 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,800 | $18,365 | $18,994 |
| Overall | $31,454 | $36,773 | $27,149 |
| Some College | $34,342 | $38,874 | $27,372 |
$31,454
Average Earnings
$36,773
Average Male
$27,149
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.07% of Brownsville residents speak only English, while 3.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,596 | 2,220 | 33.66% |
| White | 2,421 | 429 | 17.72% |
| Multiple | 145 | 31 | 21.38% |
| Hispanic | 427 | 14 | 3.28% |
28.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.51%
Male Poverty Rate
30.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brownsville is Black, with 33.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brownsville is Hispanic, with 3.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.53% |
| High School | 22.3% |
| Some College | 21.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.34% |
| Female Employed | 17.72% |
| Male Employed | 6.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,731 | $61,403 |
| Households | $38,662 | $51,684 |
| Married Families | $66,298 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,278 | $32,619 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
26.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
329
Number of Veterans
265
Male Veterans
64
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 104 |
| First Gulf War | 89 |
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 74 |
| 55 to 64 | 73 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 242 | 4.94% |
| White | 71 | 3.27% |
| Other Race | 16 | 6.37% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 5.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.94%
Born in Brownsville
97.31%
Native Born
2.69%
Foreign Born
1.62%
Non Citizen
1.07%
Naturalized
97.31% of Brownsville residents were born in the United States, with 84.94% having been born in Tennessee. 1.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,636 | -125 | -1.43% |
| 2028 | 8,761 | -125 | -1.41% |
| 2027 | 8,886 | -125 | -1.39% |
| 2026 | 9,011 | -125 | -1.37% |
| 2025 | 9,136 | -125 | -1.35% |
| 2024 | 9,261 | -125 | -1.33% |
| 2023 | 9,386 | -132 | -1.39% |
| 2022 | 9,518 | -135 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 9,653 | -108 | -1.11% |
| 2020 | 9,761 | 366 | 3.9% |
| 2019 | 9,395 | -38 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 9,433 | -200 | -2.08% |
| 2017 | 9,633 | -128 | -1.31% |
| 2016 | 9,761 | -140 | -1.41% |
| 2015 | 9,901 | -128 | -1.28% |
| 2014 | 10,029 | -11 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 10,040 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 10,040 | -156 | -1.53% |
| 2011 | 10,196 | -144 | -1.39% |
| 2010 | 10,340 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,748 | 729 | 7.28% |
| 1990 | 10,019 | 712 | 7.65% |
| 1980 | 9,307 | 2,296 | 32.75% |
| 1970 | 7,011 | 1,587 | 29.26% |
| 1960 | 5,424 | 713 | 15.13% |
| 1950 | 4,711 | 699 | 17.42% |
| 1940 | 4,012 | 808 | 25.22% |
| 1930 | 3,204 | 142 | 4.64% |
| 1920 | 3,062 | 180 | 6.25% |
| 1910 | 2,882 | 237 | 8.96% |
| 1900 | 2,645 | 129 | 5.13% |
| 1890 | 2,516 | -6,120 | -70.87% |