Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Brownfield, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,738

Median Agei

37.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

65%5,683

White

29.8%2,601

Black

3.8%334

Two or More

0.7%62

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%47

Asian

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12.1%708

High School Diploma

32.4%1,903

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%380

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%753

Associate's Degree

6.6%387

Bachelor's Degree

6.2%364

Master's Degree

1.5%86

HS or Higher

78%

BA or Higher

7.7%

Graduate+

1.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$100,600

Median Renti

$811

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.4%2,346

Renter-Occupied

33.6%1,185

Total Units

3,808

Homeownership

66.4%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

35.4%830

$50K–$100K

14.2%332

$100K–$150K

22%517

$150K–$200K

13.4%314

$200K–$300K

8.6%201

$300K–$500K

3.1%72

$500K–$1M

3.4%80

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

291

$750–$1,000

386

$1,000–$1,250

295

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

2%76

2010–2019

4.8%184

2000–2009

1.7%66

1990–1999

1.4%55

1980–1989

12.4%471

1970–1979

15.2%577

1960–1969

19.8%753

1950–1959

26.1%992

1940–1949

12.2%464

1939 or earlier

4.5%170

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.1%2,088

Electricity

39.4%1,390

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%53

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,150

Mean Household Incomei

$65,430

Per Capita Incomei

$23,518

Poverty Ratei

19.3%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

3,792

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.1%357

$10K–$15K

2.3%80

$15K–$20K

3.5%123

$20K–$25K

9.4%333

$25K–$30K

4.3%153

$30K–$35K

7.8%276

$35K–$40K

8.5%299

$40K–$45K

10.9%385

$45K–$50K

2.8%99

$50K–$60K

5.4%192

$60K–$75K

1.6%58

$75K–$100K

10.5%372

$100K–$125K

3.9%137

$125K–$150K

9.2%326

$150K–$200K

7.8%275

$200K+

1.9%66

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

148

Residentsi

235

Avg. Tenant Renti

$326/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers101 homes77% occupied$346/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 847 homes96% occupied$283/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,150/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

75.2%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

24.8%

Who Receives This Housing

77.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

83.2% of subsidized households are minority

24.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6117%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

492

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,528

Avg. Commutei

21.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

472(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

76.6%Insured

23.4%Uninsured