Brownsville , Cameron County, Texas
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. In the 2010 census it had a population of 175,023 inhabitants 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.
The city has a total area of 146.28 square miles (378.86 km2).
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Brownsville, TX Quick Facts
| Population : | 182,781 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas |
| 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 : | 09:18:56 (14th April 2021) |
| Zip Code : | 78520 |
| Density : | 482 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 4.24% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 84℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
| Year | Population | Method |
| 2010 | 175,023 | census |
| 2011 | 178,154 | estimation process |
| 2012 | 179,652 | estimation process |
| 2013 | 180,648 | estimation process |
| 2014 | 181,656 | estimation process |
| 2015 | 181,528 | estimation process |
| 2016 | 182,311 | estimation process |
| 2017 | 182,384 | estimation process |
| 2018 | 182,333 | estimation process |
| 2019 | 182,781 | estimation process |
The population of Brownsville increased by 4.24% in 9 years.
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People born in Brownsville, TX (44)
Many people were born here, 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, TX.
- 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)
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 |
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 |
| La Feria | 7,230 | City |
| Port Isabel | 6,256 | City |
| Primera | 5,130 | Town of the United States |
| Laguna Vista | 3,180 | Town of the United States |
| Combes | 2,984 | Commune in Hérault, France |
| 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 |
| Rancho Viejo | 2,460 | Town in Cameron County, Texas |
| Palm Valley | 1,240 | In Cameron County, Texas, USA, Palm Valley is a town. |
| Los Indios | 1,060 | Town of the United States |
| Indian Lake | 854 | Town in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Riverside | 549 | City in Walker County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Brownsville, TX distances to biggest Texas cities
