Categories in Brownsville, Texas
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Brownsville, Texas
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 1,448 | 26 years |
| Restaurants | 1,180 | 25 years |
| Lawyers legal | 577 | 26 years |
| Shopping | 504 | 29 years |
| Real estate | 405 | 31 years |
| Car repair | 353 | 25 years |
| Shopping other | 349 | 33 years |
| Dentists | 338 | 26 years |
| Financial services | 333 | 31 years |
| Corporate management | 318 | 22 years |
| Finance other | 315 | 43 years |
| Clothing stores | 311 | 27 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 299 | 28 years |
| Electronics stores | 297 | 26 years |
| Automotive | 287 | 26 years |
| Construction of buildings | 276 | 26 years |
| Education | 273 | 39 years |
| Legal and financial | 270 | 20 years |
| Religion | 266 | 33 years |
| Beauty salons | 266 | 20 years |
| Accountants | 250 | 29 years |
Brownsville, Texas Facts
| Area | 147.0 mi² |
| Population | 180,947 |
| Male Population | 85,522 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 95,425 (52.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +90.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +24.4% |
| Median Age | 29.5 years (Male: 27.3, Female: 31.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $24,466 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 956 |
| Neighborhoods | Mitte Cultural District, Southmost, Downtown Brownsville, Brownsville, West End |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 25.90175, -97.49748 |
| Zip Codes | 78520, 78521, 78522, 78523, 78526 |
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Brownsville, Texas Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 94,909 | 122,364 | 145,482 | 191,449 | 180,947 | 176,599 | 181,780 |
| Population Density | 645.8 / mi² | 832.6 / mi² | 989.9 / mi² | 1,302.7 / mi² | 1,231.3 / mi² | 1,201.7 / mi² | 1,236.9 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBrownsville, Texas Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 24.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, Texas | +90.7% | +47.9% | +24.4% |
| Texas | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Brownsville, Texas Median Age
Median Age: 29.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, Texas | 29.5 yrs | 31.4 yrs | 27.3 yrs |
| Texas | 33.8 yrs | 34.8 yrs | 32.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Brownsville, Texas Population Density
Population Density: 1,231 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, Texas | 180,947 | 147 sq mi | 1,231 / mi² |
| Texas | 27.5 million | 268,596.2 sq mi | 103 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Brownsville, Texas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Brownsville, Texas
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Brownsville, Texas
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Brownsville, Texas
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Brownsville, Texas
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Brownsville, Texas Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $17,451 | $19,447 | $26,696 | $29,382 | $29,176 | $27,412 | $23,760 | $24,466 |
| Total GDP | $1.4B | $1.7B | $2.4B | $2.9B | $3.2B | $3.2B | $2.6B | $2.7B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Brownsville, Texas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, Texas | 2,378,378 tn | 13.14 tn | 16,183.8 tons/mi² |
| Texas | 488,896,034 tn | 17.76 tn | 1,820.2 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Brownsville, Texas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,378,378 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 16,183.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (6.3) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/17 | 11:23 AM | 3.9 | 99.3 km | 5,000 m | 79km SE of South Padre Island, Texas | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville is the county seat of Cameron County, Texas. It is the sixteenth most populous city in the state of Texas, with a population at the 2010 census of 175,023 and an estimated population in 2014 of 183,046. It is located at the southernmost t..
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