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 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 182,781 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).
Weather
Brownsville forecast: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South southeast wind 5 to 14 mph. more
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Brownsville Quick Facts
| Population : | 182,781 (2019) |
| 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 : | 02:52:01 (1st August 2021) |
| Density : | 482 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 4.24% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 94℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Demographics
The population of Brownsville increased by 4.24% in 9 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 |
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)
- Bernard L. Kowalski (director)
- James Anthony Tamayo (auxiliary Bishop of Galveston-Houston, titular Bishop of Ita, Bishop of Laredo)
- James Stillman (American businessman)
- Tony Garza (American diplomat)
- Efren Saldivar (American serial killer)
- Américo Paredes (American writer)
- Ana Laura (American singer)
- Baltazar Hinojosa Ochoa (Mexican politician)
- Charan Andreas (American male model)
- Charles D. Tandy (American businessman)
- Eddie Lucio, Jr. (Texas politician)
- Eddie Lucio III (American politician)
- George Muñoz (American businessman)
- Juan Garza (American murderer)
- Jaime Zapata (Murdered US agent)
- Juan Arambula (American politician)
- Norma V. Cantu (American legal scholar)
Schools
College & universities near Brownsville
| 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
| 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 |
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Other cities in Cameron County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Cameron County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harlingen | 65,022 | Harlingen is a city in the county of Cameron, in the central portion of the southern U. |
| San Benito | 24,243 | In Cameron County, Texas, USA, San Benito is a town. |
| Los Fresnos | 7,837 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| La Feria | 7,230 | 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 | 6,256 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Primera | 5,130 | 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 | 3,180 | Town of the United States |
| Combes | 2,984 | 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 | 2,778 | Town in Texas, United States |
| Santa Rosa | 2,723 | The town of Cameron County, Texas, U. |
| Rio Hondo | 2,707 | City in Texas, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Brownsville distances to largest Texas cities