Brownsville, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Brownsville, Texas is 188,023 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $48,675, the median home value is $122,400, and the median age is 30.9.
The population has grown 9.5% since 2010 (175,362 → 191,967).
188,023
Population
1410
People / sq mi
$48,675
Median Income
$122,400
Median Home Value
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Brownsville covers 133.4 sq mi of land at 1410 people per square mile.
About Brownsville, TX
The poverty rate is what most separates Brownsville from the typical city: 22.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 188,023 residents, Brownsville is a city in Texas. It ranks #18 among cities in Texas by population.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $48,675, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 22.5%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $122,400, with typical rent around $906.
College attainment is 22.3%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 7.7%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Brownsville: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Brownsville city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Brownsville city had a population of 175,362 in 2010 and 191,967 in 2024, a 9.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 191,967 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.65%.
191,967
Population (2024)
175,362
Population (2010)
191,967
Peak (2024)
0.65%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 175,362 |
| 2011 | 178,154 |
| 2012 | 179,652 |
| 2013 | 180,648 |
| 2014 | 181,656 |
| 2015 | 181,528 |
| 2016 | 182,311 |
| 2017 | 182,384 |
| 2018 | 182,333 |
| 2019 | 182,781 |
| 2020 | 186,648 |
| 2021 | 187,415 |
| 2022 | 189,239 |
| 2023 | 190,572 |
| 2024 | 191,967 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$48,675
Median Household Income
$21,338
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$122,400
Median Home Value
$906
Median Rent
59.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
70.8%
High School+
22.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
76.6%
Public Transit
7.7%
Work From Home
20.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
5.9%
Foreign Born
15.6%
Non-English at Home
2.7%
Veterans
10.7%
With Disability
71.4%
Health Insurance
89.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 33.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7.0% |
| Construction | 6.3% |
| Retail Trade | 5.3% |
| Information | 5.3% |
| Public Administration | 5.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brownsville, Texas has a population of 188,023 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Brownsville, Texas is $48,675, with 22.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Brownsville, Texas is $122,400, with median monthly rent at $906 and a homeownership rate of 59.9%.
The median age in Brownsville, Texas is 30.9 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
The population has grown 9.5% since 2010 (175,362 → 191,967).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.