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Brownfield, TX


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Brownfield, Texas

Brownfield, Texas, in Terry county, is 36 miles SW of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 264 miles E of El Paso, Texas. There are an estimated 9,488 people in the city.

The People and Families of Brownfield

In Brownfield, about 51% of adults are married.

Approximately 25% of Brownfield is non-white. In Texas, the city is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Brownfield than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brownfield had a median family income of $32,076.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,297) in Brownfield. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Brownfield Housing

Approximately 71% of housing in Brownfield is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Brownfield, 93% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city. The commute to work is less of a chore in Brownfield than other cities.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBrownfield Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Brownfield Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Brownfield Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Brownfield, TX

Comparing Brownfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men24
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income13
People Above Poverty12
College Educated Adults13
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work24
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built53
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime45

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