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Brownfield, Texas

Introduction to 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.

Brownfield History

Town promoters W. G. Hardin and A. F. Small arrived in Terry County and bought the county’s center from A. M. Brownfield. They began platting the land to increase the chance of the site becoming a county seat. The duo named the site after a well-known ranching family. Brownfield, which was incorporated in 1920, was a leader in agriculture and contributed greatly to the economic development of the Permian Basin in 1940.

Brownfield and Nearby Attractions

  • Terry County Park
  • American Museum of Agriculture
  • Coleman Park
  • Terry County Historical Museum
  • Science Spectrum

Things To Do In Brownfield

Popular parks such as Coleman Park, Jake Geron Park, Gillham Park and Powel Lake, and Terry County Park located in Brownfield are often visited. These parks feature hiking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Museums nearby include the American Museum of Agriculture and the Buddy Holly Center. Terry County Heritage Museum in Brownfield preserves and exhibits artifacts portraying the culture and heritage of Terry County. Brownfield Aquatic Center features a lazy river, double slide, diving boards, and a large swimming pool.

Brownfield Transportation

Lubbock International airport is nearby.

Brownfield Higher Education

Lubbock Christian University, South Plains College, and New Mexico Junior College are colleges near the city.

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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