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Brownwood, TX
City in Brown County, Texas.
Population
18,777
Land area
14.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,258
ZIP codes
0
Brownwood and its ZIP codes
Brownwood at a glance
- Brownwood is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 172nd among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $48,981, 38% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,400 (49% below Texas) and median rent is $882 a month.
Local data for Brownwood, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brownwood, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,981
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$144,400
Median rent
$882/mo
Homeownership
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
14.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,618), Irish Americans (2,182), German Americans (1,968).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brown County. PPP loans are for Brownwood.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,356
15,574 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,791
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$269M
FY 2026, $7,068 per person
How people get to work
Brownwood, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 14.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brownwood, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
620
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
387
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 32°F
30.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brownwood, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.7%
U.S. 11.1% +7.6 pts
Cities near Brownwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EarlyCity | 2.5 mi | 3.7 |
| BangsCity | 8.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake BrownwoodCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 5.7 |
| ZephyrCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Thunderbird BayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| BlanketTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| MayCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| Santa AnnaTown | 20 mi | 2 |
| MullinTown | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| Rising StarTown | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| ComancheCity | 25 mi | 4.6 |
| ColemanCity | 27 mi | 6.1 |
| PriddyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 4 |
| Cross PlainsTown | 29 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brownwood, TX in?
- Brownwood is in Brown County, Texas.
- What is the population of Brownwood, TX?
- About 18,777 people live in Brownwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brownwood?
- Nearby places include Early (2.5 mi), Bangs (8.5 mi), Lake Brownwood (9.3 mi), Zephyr (12 mi), Thunderbird Bay (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023