Demographics & People — Brownsville, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 188,023 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~191,900 |
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| Median Age | 31.2 |
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| Total Households | 58,518 |
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| Family Households | 45,747 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.19 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85,546 |
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| Black or African American | 531 |
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| Asian | 1,550 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 177,146 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 176,822 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 167,910 |
| Other groups | 159,844 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 20,715 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 6,280 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 6,035 |
| American | 3,410 |
| German | 1,581 |
| English | 1,355 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,200 |
Language
| English Only | 27,202 |
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| Spanish | 145,198 |
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| Population 5+ | 173,918 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,552 |
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| Population 18+ | 132,887 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Brownsville, Texas.
