Town · Maine
Brownville, Maine
Brownville, town, in Piscataquis County, Maine. Brownville had 1,153 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,139 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 983 (±160). GEOID 2302108325.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,153
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,139 · ACS 2020-2024: 983 ±160
Median household income
$64,063
±$14,924 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$96,700
±$22,499 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,057
±$120 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Brownville and what county is it in?
Brownville is a town in Piscataquis County, Maine. It covers 43.8 square miles of land, 26 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Brownville: Brownville Junction (CDP, 506 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Brownville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,153 people lived in Brownville on July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,139 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 983 (±160).
| Measure | Brownville | Piscataquis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 983±160 | 17,263 | no clear change |
| Households | 471±87 | 8,385 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.09±0.32 | 2.02 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 703±94 | 14,680 | no clear change |
Brownville's population since 2000
From 1,259 in 2000 to 1,153 in 2025: down 8.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Brownville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Brownville?
The median resident of Brownville is 46.5 years old; 19.0% are under 18 and 28.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.7%.
| Measure | Brownville | Piscataquis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5±4.6 | 51.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.0%±7.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.1%±7.2 pts | 27.4% | – |
| Male | 56.5%±3.6 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6%±3.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.5%±4.0 pts | 92.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±2.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7%±3.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.4%±5.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 16.9%±4.2 pts | 20.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9%±2.5 pts | 10.1% | −10.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6%±4.1 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.4%±5.1 pts | 21.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.9%±2.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.3%±4.4 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.0%±3.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Brownville earn?
Half of Brownville's 471 households earn less than $64,063 a year (±$14,924), against $61,345 in Piscataquis County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 the median was $44,522 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $19,541 after inflation. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Brownville | Piscataquis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,063±$14,924 | $61,345 | +$19,541 |
| Mean household income | $74,540±$7,661 | $79,023 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,539±$5,853 | $37,077 | +$9,375 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3%±5.7 pts | 15.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.9%±19.3 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.4%±6.5 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.7%±3.3 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6%±4.0 pts | 88.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Brownville?
Owners occupy 77.7% of Brownville's occupied homes and renters 22.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $96,700 by its owner (±$22,499). The median renter pays $1,057 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Brownville | Piscataquis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $96,700±$22,499 | $170,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,057±$120 | $837 | +$251 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.2%±19.1 pts | 32.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $998±$172 | $1,223 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.7%±8.7 pts | 78.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.3%±8.7 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Housing units | 703±94 | 14,680 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.6%±13.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 93.6%±3.6 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.0%±1.6 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 35.8%±7.9 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.4%±7.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Brownville building?
Builders took permits for 11 new housing units in Brownville in 2025 (11 in single-family houses), 9.5 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Brownville work and get to work?
77.5% of Brownville's workers drive alone and 6.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.6%.
| Measure | Brownville | Piscataquis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.1%±7.2 pts | 53.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.6%±6.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5%±8.1 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.1%±6.9 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±7.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.8%±4.3 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.6 min±7.7 | 25.2 min | +16.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Brownville?
1 census tract lies mostly in Brownville (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9609Piscataquis County | 1,164 | $67,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Brownville) · Census block assignment files
How does Brownville compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Brownville is the 7,059th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 238th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Brownville ranks 217th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 238th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 197th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 348th | 353 |
| Median household income | 217th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 247th | 353 |
| Median home value | 350th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 149th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 44th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 342nd | 352 |
| Median age | 174th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 226th | 353 |
| Work from home | 260th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 21st | 352 |
Brownville's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Brownville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Brownville?
17 of the 57 figures for Brownville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Brownville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.