Census ACS · #725 μSA
Brownwood Metro Area
The Brownwood, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has 38,294 residents. The median household income is $55,305 and the median home value is $149,900.
38,294
Population
41
People / sq mi
$55,305
Median Income
$149,900
Median Home Value
The Brownwood CBSA covers 944 sq mi of land at 40.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
Economy & Income
$55,305
Median Household Income
$31,827
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$149,900
Median Home Value
$887
Median Rent
68.2%
Homeownership
Education
87.7%
High School+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
4.7%
Work From Home
19.2 min
Avg Commute
17.0%
Foreign Born
Brownwood spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Brownwood, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 38,294 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #725 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Brownwood metro area is $55,305, with a per capita income of $31,827.
The Brownwood, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.
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Data for the Brownwood, Tx CBSA (15220) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What sets Brownwood apart is money: median household income runs $55,305, below the US median of $78,538. Brownwood is a metro area in TX with a population of 38,294.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $55,305, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.6%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $149,900, with typical rent around $887.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US metro areas: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.