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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.
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.
In 2000, Brownsville had a median family income of $21,250.
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.
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.
In Brownsville, 86% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Brownsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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