Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas
Brownsville: County seat of Cameron County, Texas, United States
About
Brownsville is a city located in the county of Cameron in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 175,023 and a population density of 462 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 183,428 inhabitants.
The city was created 174 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Brownsville
| Population : | 183,428 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Cameron County |
| Postal code : | 78522 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 956 |
| Area : | 378.86 km2 |
| Altitude : | 33 feet / 10 meters |
| Capital city : | Brownsville is capital of Cameron County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1849 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:49:03 (2nd June 2023) |
| Density : | 484 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brownsville is located at 25°54'6"N 97°29'51"W (25.9017500, -97.4974800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Brownsville
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Demographics
The population of Brownsville increased by 4.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 175,023 | - | census |
| 2011 | 178,154 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 179,652 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 180,648 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 181,656 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 181,528 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 182,311 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 182,384 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 182,333 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 182,781 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 183,428 | 0.35% | estimation process |
Other Places in Brownsville
1 Bad Boyz Bail Bonds
910 E 7th St, Brownsville, TX 78520 ➦ Show Map
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2 Brownsville City Hall
1001 E Elizabeth St # 234, Brownsville, TX 78520 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565486000 🔗 Url
3 City Secretary
1034 E Levee St, Brownsville, TX 78520 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565486042 🔗 Url
4 City of Brownsville
1001 E Elizabeth St, Brownsville, TX 78520 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565464357 🔗 Url
5 Brownsville City Manager
1001 E Elizabeth St, Brownsville, TX 78520 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565486007 🔗 Url
6 Brownsville City
600 E Jackson St, Brownsville, TX 78520 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565487117 🔗 Url
7 Agriculture Department
414 Amelia Earhart Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565465135 🔗 Url
People born in Brownsville (44)
People born in Brownsville, including country music singer, songwriter, musician, and film actor Kris Kristofferson, United States Navy admiral Bill Studeman, actress Shelbie Bruce, .
List
- Grace Napolitano (U.S. Representative from California) she was born in 04/12/1936
- Bernard L. Kowalski (director) he was born in 02/08/1929
- James Anthony Tamayo (auxiliary Bishop of Galveston-Houston, titular Bishop of Ita, Bishop of Laredo) he was born in 23/10/1949
- James Stillman (American businessman) he was born in 09/06/1850
- Tony Garza (American diplomat) he was born in 07/07/1959
- Efren Saldivar (American serial killer) he was born in 30/09/1969
- Américo Paredes (American writer) he was born in 03/09/1915
- Ana Laura (American singer) she was born in 18/02/1986
- Baltazar Hinojosa Ochoa (Mexican politician) he was born in 13/09/1963
- Charan Andreas (American male model) he was born in 13/12/1988
- Charles D. Tandy (American businessman) he was born in 15/05/1918
- Eddie Lucio, Jr. (Texas politician) he was born in 20/01/1946
- Eddie Lucio III (American politician) he was born in 19/12/1978
- George Muñoz (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1951
- Juan Garza (American murderer) he was born in 18/11/1956
- Jaime Zapata (Murdered US agent) he was born in 07/05/1978
- Juan Arambula (American politician) he was born in 29/01/1952
- Norma V. Cantu (American legal scholar) she was born in 02/11/1954
Schools in Brownsville
College & universities near Brownsville, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227377 | Texas Southmost College | Brownsville (TX) | 78520 |
| 456922 | South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville | Brownsville (TX) | 78520 |
| 459532 | Salon & Spa Institute | Brownsville (TX) | 78520-8809 |
| 459967 | Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville | Brownsville (TX) | 78520 |
| 455974 | South Texas Training Center | San Benito (TX) | 78586 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brownsville, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSV | Brownsville, Texas | 1134 E. St. Charles Street | BUS |
| HGN | Harlingen, Texas | 215 E. Monroe Ave. | BUS |
| MEN | McAllen, Texas | 1501 West US Hwy 83 Business | BUS |
Post offices near Brownsville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Brownsvill Post Office | Brownsville (TX) | 78520 |
| Brownsvill Post Office | Brownsville (TX) | 78520 |
| Olm Post Office | Olmito (TX) | 78575 |
| Los Fresn Post Office | Los Fresnos (TX) | 78566 |
| Los Ind Post Office | Los Indios (TX) | 78567 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Brownsville , Tennessee town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States with a population of 9,232 people.
- Brownsville , Pennsylvania borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 2,203 people.
- Brownsville , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 1,838 people.
- Brownsville , Kentucky town in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 840 people.
- Brownsville , Indiana unincorporated community in Indiana with a population of 797 people.
- Brownsville , Wisconsin village in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 585 people.
- Brownsville , Minnesota city in Houston County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 423 people.
Other cities in Cameron County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Cameron County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harlingen | 65,176 | Harlingen is a city in the county of Cameron, in the central portion of the southern U. |
| San Benito | 24,085 | In Cameron County, Texas, USA, San Benito is a town. |
| Los Fresnos | 7,826 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| La Feria | 7,240 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Cameron Park | 6,963 | Census designated place |
| Cameron Park Colonia | 6,963 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America |
| Port Isabel | 6,226 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Primera | 5,271 | Town of the United States |
| Laureles | 3,692 | Census designated place in Texas, USA |
| Laguna Heights | 3,488 | Place in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Laguna Vista | 3,217 | Town of the United States |
| Combes | 3,037 | Town of the United States |
| La Paloma | 2,903 | La Paloma, in Cameron County, Texas, United States, is a census-designated place (CDP). |
| South Padre Island | 2,752 | Town in Texas, United States |
| Santa Rosa | 2,684 | The town of Cameron County, Texas, U. |
| Rio Hondo | 2,639 | City in Texas, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Brownsville distances to largest Texas cities
