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 172 years ago in 1848.
Geography
Brownsville is located at 25°54'6"N 97°29'51"W (25.9017500, -97.4974800).
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Weather
Brownsville forecast: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 1 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. more
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Brownsville Quick Facts
| 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 (172 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:36:49 (21st October 2021) |
| Density : | 484 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.58% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 89℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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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 |
Local Places in Brownsville
1 Brownsville Municipal Court
Address: 1034 E Levee St, Brownsville, TX 78520 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565487181 🔗 Url
2 Bad Boyz Bail Bonds
Address: 910 E 7th St, Brownsville, TX 78520 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19567614800 🔗 Url
3 Westside Municipal Court
Address: 1763 US-281, Brownsville, TX 78520 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565746629 🔗 Url
4 Brownsville City Hall
Address: 1001 E Elizabeth St # 234, Brownsville, TX 78520 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565486000 🔗 Url
5 City Secretary
Address: 1034 E Levee St, Brownsville, TX 78520 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565486042 🔗 Url
6 City of Brownsville
Address: 1001 E Elizabeth St, Brownsville, TX 78520 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565464357 🔗 Url
7 Brownsville Housing Authority
Address: 602 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565411124 🔗 Url
8 Brownsville Municipal Court
Address: 2900 Southmost Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565487181 🔗 Url
9 Brownsville City Manager
Address: 1001 E Elizabeth St, Brownsville, TX 78520 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565486007 🔗 Url
10 Brownsville City
Address: 600 E Jackson St, Brownsville, TX 78520 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565487117 🔗 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, you can see a list of people who born in Brownsville.
- 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