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Brownsville, TN


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Brownsville, Tennessee

Brownsville, Tennessee, in Haywood county, is 25 miles W of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 54 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 10,748.

The People and Families of Brownsville

In Brownsville, about 42% of adults are married. Brownsville is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

Approximately 63% of Brownsville is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.

The government tells us that Brownsville features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brownsville had a median family income of $33,782.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Brownsville residents, with $11,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Brownsville Housing

In Brownsville, 59% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Brownsville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBrownsville Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 11%Brownsville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Brownsville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Brownsville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Brownsville, TN

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size69
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times68
Walking and Biking to Work69
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents95
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime11

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