Brownsville, KY

Brownsville, Kentucky

Brownsville, Kentucky, in Edmonson county, is 61 miles SE of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 76 miles NE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 921.

The People and Families of Brownsville

In Brownsville, about 43% of adults are married. Lots of people in Brownsville live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Brownsville features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brownsville had a median family income of $21,250.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Brownsville residents, with $1,500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brownsville Housing

In Brownsville, 64% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Brownsville without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Brownsville, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Brownsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Brownsville, KY

Comparing Brownsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Brownsville Almanac

Brownsville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Brownsville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Brownsville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Brownsville Public Libraries

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Brownsville High Schools (2004)

EDMONSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
220 WILDCAT WAY
270-597-2151
Serves 616 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Brownsville Colleges

(List of All Kentucky Colleges)

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