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Brownfield, TX
City in Terry County, Texas.
Population
8,738
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,342
ZIP codes
0
Brownfield and its ZIP codes
Brownfield at a glance
- Brownfield is about 12 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 295th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $42,150, 46% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,600 (65% below Texas) and median rent is $811 a month.
Local data for Brownfield, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brownfield, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,150
Poverty rate
21.2%
Median home value
$100,600
Median rent
$811/mo
Homeownership
66.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.7%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,069), Irish Americans (305), German Americans (243).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Terry County. PPP loans are for Brownfield.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,272
3,097 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,519
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $8,660 per person
How people get to work
Brownfield, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled21.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brownfield, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
475
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 27°F
18.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brownfield, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
31.6%
U.S. 11.1% +20.5 pts
Cities near Brownfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MeadowTown | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| WellmanCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| RopesvilleCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| WelchCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| LoopCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| New HomeCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| SeagravesCity | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| SundownCity | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| WolfforthCity | 27 mi | 4.9 |
| TahokaCity | 28 mi | 2.4 |
| LevellandCity | 28 mi | 10.2 |
| Opdyke WestTown | 29 mi | 0.2 |
| O'DonnellCity | 29 mi | 0.9 |
| SmyerTown | 29 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brownfield, TX in?
- Brownfield is in Terry County, Texas.
- What is the population of Brownfield, TX?
- About 8,738 people live in Brownfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brownfield?
- Nearby places include Meadow (12 mi), Wellman (13 mi), Ropesville (18 mi), Welch (18 mi), Loop (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023