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Brownlee, NE
Census-designated place in Cherry County, Nebraska.
Population
2
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
19
ZIP codes
0
Brownlee and its ZIP codes
Brownlee at a glance
- Brownlee is 27% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherry County. PPP loans are for Brownlee.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,526
2,263 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,685
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$44.5M
FY 2026, $8,152 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Brownlee, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,674
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
88° / 17°F
23.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Brownlee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SenecaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| ThedfordVillage | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| MullenVillage | 27 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brownlee, NE in?
- Brownlee is in Cherry County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Brownlee, NE?
- About 2 people live in Brownlee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brownlee?
- Nearby places include Seneca (20 mi), Thedford (22 mi), Mullen (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023
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