Brownsville, OR Demographics

A map of Brownsville's Population by Race

Brownsville, Oregon has an estimated population of 1,912, a large increase from the 1,694 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 8.2% Hispanic, 6.3% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brownsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brownsville has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Brownsville, that probability was 22.9% in 2020 and 27.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brownsville is ranked the 171st most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Brownsville was ranked the 184th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brownsville's White Population

1,611 residents of Brownsville, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brownsville is considerably higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Brownsville ranks 82nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownsville's White population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. White residents' share of Brownsville's population has decreased from 87.5% to 84.3%.

Brownsville is more White than neighboring Halsey (77.1% White), Shedd (70.5% White), and Sodaville (80.3% White). Brownsville is less White than neighboring Crawfordsville (95.2% White), and South Lebanon (92.9% White).

Brownsville's Black Population

0 residents of Brownsville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brownsville is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Brownsville ranks 86th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownsville's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Brownsville's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Brownsville is less Black than neighboring Shedd (21.8% Black), and Sodaville (0.3% Black).

Brownsville's Asian Population

11 residents of Brownsville, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brownsville is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Brownsville ranks 100th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownsville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 59.3%. Asian residents' share of Brownsville's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.6%.

Brownsville is more Asian than neighboring Crawfordsville (0% Asian), Halsey (0% Asian), South Lebanon (0% Asian), Shedd (0% Asian), and Sodaville (0% Asian).

Brownsville's Hispanic Population

157 residents of Brownsville, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brownsville is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Brownsville ranks 366th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownsville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 166.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Brownsville's population has increased from 3.5% to 8.2%.

Brownsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Crawfordsville (0% Hispanic), South Lebanon (4.7% Hispanic), Shedd (0% Hispanic), and Sodaville (7.1% Hispanic). Brownsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Halsey (17.9% Hispanic).

Brownsville's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Brownsville, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Brownsville is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Brownsville ranks 294th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownsville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brownsville's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.6%.

Brownsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crawfordsville (0% Native American/Other), Halsey (0% Native American/Other), South Lebanon (0% Native American/Other), and Shedd (0% Native American/Other). Brownsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sodaville (3.2% Native American/Other).

Brownsville's Multiracial Population

121 residents of Brownsville, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brownsville is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Brownsville ranks 260th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownsville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Brownsville's population has increased from 5.4% to 6.3%.

Brownsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Crawfordsville (4.8% Multiracial), Halsey (5% Multiracial), and South Lebanon (2.4% Multiracial). Brownsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Shedd (7.7% Multiracial), and Sodaville (9.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.