City · Texas
Brownfield, Texas
Brownfield, city, in Terry County, Texas. Brownfield had 8,762 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,936 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,738 (±17). GEOID 4810720.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,762
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,936 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,738 ±17
Median household income
$42,150
±$3,082 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$100,600
±$22,687 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$811
±$76 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Brownfield and what county is it in?
Brownfield is a city in Terry County, Texas. It covers 6.5 square miles of land, 1,372 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Brownfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,762 people lived in Brownfield on July 1, 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 8,936 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,738 (±17).
| Measure | Brownfield | Terry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,738 ±17 | 11,629 | −787 |
| Households | 3,531 ±195 | 4,297 | +454 |
| Average household size | 2.27 ±0.12 | 2.54 | −0.50 |
| Housing units | 3,808 ±153 | 4,789 | +240 |
Brownfield's population since 2000
From 9,488 in 2000 to 8,762 in 2025: down 7.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Brownfield 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 Brownfield?
The median resident of Brownfield is 37.9 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 65.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 29.8%. 7.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Brownfield | Terry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 ±2.6 | 37.0 | +3.2 |
| Under 18 years | 24.5% ±2.6 pts | 27.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.4% ±1.8 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Male | 55.4% ±2.4 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 65.0% ±2.6 pts | 56.9% | +4.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 29.8% ±2.4 pts | 37.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.5 pts | 2.9% | −2.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.0% ±2.4 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 41.6% ±4.8 pts | 42.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±2.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6% ±2.9 pts | 15.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 23.4% ±6.2 pts | 26.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.0% ±4.6 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.7% ±3.0 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.5% ±1.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.6% ±5.3 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
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 Brownfield earn?
Half of Brownfield's 3,531 households earn less than $42,150 a year (±$3,082), against $44,100 in Terry County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $49,119 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Brownfield | Terry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,150 ±$3,082 | $44,100 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,430 ±$8,102 | $69,173 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,518 ±$3,251 | $24,113 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.2% ±5.2 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.8% ±14.1 pts | 22.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 31.0% ±6.4 pts | 26.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% ±3.6 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.2% ±4.5 pts | 89.0% | – |
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 Brownfield?
Owners occupy 66.4% of Brownfield's occupied homes and renters 33.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $100,600 by its owner (±$22,687). The median renter pays $811 a month including utilities, and 50.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Brownfield | Terry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $100,600 ±$22,687 | $105,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $811 ±$76 | $817 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.6% ±12.5 pts | 47.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,417 ±$98 | $1,429 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.4% ±6.8 pts | 66.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.6% ±6.8 pts | 33.5% | – |
| Housing units | 3,808 ±153 | 4,789 | +240 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±3.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.9% ±4.1 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.9% ±3.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0% ±2.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.8% ±2.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.5% ±3.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% ±2.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
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 Brownfield building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Brownfield in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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 Brownfield work and get to work?
74.3% of Brownfield's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Brownfield | Terry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.6% ±4.6 pts | 56.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±2.6 pts | 4.5% | −6.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.3% ±7.1 pts | 75.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 21.0% ±7.3 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.5% ±2.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.8 min ±3.4 | 21.8 min | +4.9 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 Brownfield?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Brownfield (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $38,125 (Tract 9503) to $43,822 (Tract 9504).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9504Terry County | 7,266 | $43,822 |
| Tract 9503Terry County | 1,884 | $38,125 |
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 Brownfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Brownfield compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Brownfield is the 3,527th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 283rd-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Brownfield ranks 867th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 283rd | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 666th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 358th | 979 |
| Median household income | 867th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 799th | 978 |
| Median home value | 811th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 723rd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 204th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 854th | 877 |
| Median age | 405th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 612th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 694th | 976 |
Brownfield's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Brownfield 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 Brownfield?
14 of the 57 figures for Brownfield 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 Brownfield 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' public schools in Brownfield.