Brownwood, Texas
Brownwood: City in Texas, United States of America
About
Brownwood is a city located in the county of Harris in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,288 and a population density of 501 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,208 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Brownwood
| Population : | 18,208 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Harris County |
| Postal code : | 76801 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 325 |
| Area : | 38.51 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,365 feet / 416 meters |
| Capital city : | Brownwood is capital of Brown County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:22:30 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 473 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brownwood is located at 29°44'57"N 95°2'60"W (29.7491200, -95.0499300).
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Official website of Brownwood
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brownwood decreased by 5.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,288 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,153 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,982 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,891 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,850 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,855 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,876 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,607 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,588 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,455 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,208 | -1.36% | estimation process |
Brownwood zip code is 76801.
County name: Brown, County
fips: 48049
People born in Brownwood (27)
People born in Brownwood, including actress Madylin Sweeten, politician Joe M. Kilgore, football player Graham Harrell, .
List
- J. L. Hunter "Red" Rountree (American bank robber) he was born in 16/12/1911
- Casey Pachall (College football player) he was born in 14/11/1990
- Dave Ribble (American football player (1907-1943)) he was born in 28/03/1907
- Derwin Williams (American football player) he was born in 06/05/1961
- Ed Price (American football player and coach) he was born in 12/01/1909
- Elda Vokel (American actress (1911-2001)) she was born in 06/03/1911
- George Dunn (actor, humorist (1914-1982)) he was born in 23/11/1914
- Jim Morris (Major League Baseball Player) he was born in 19/01/1964
- Jerry Don Gleaton (American baseball player) he was born in 14/09/1957
- Jimmy Harris (American football cornerback) he was born in 18/09/1946
- Kenny Vaccaro (American football defensive back) he was born in 15/02/1991
- Roy R. Rubottom, Jr. (American diplomat) he was born in 13/02/1912
- Slim Harriss (American baseball player) he was born in 11/12/1897
- Walt Williams (American baseball player) he was born in 19/12/1943
- John Anderson Moore (American World War II submarine commander and naval hero) he was born in 12/01/1910
- George M. Shelton (Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 23/12/1877
- William Johnson (American wrestler) he was born in 19/01/1901
- Sawyer Sweeten (American former child actor (1995-2015)) he was born in 12/05/1995
Schools in Brownwood
College & universities near Brownwood, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226204 | Lee College | Baytown (TX) | 77520 |
| 227979 | San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena (TX) | 77505 |
| 228866 | Texas Chiropractic College Foundation Inc | Pasadena (TX) | 77505-1699 |
| 440776 | Interactive College of Technology | Pasadena (TX) | 77502 |
| 380067 | Houston Training School-Main Campus | Houston (TX) | 77026 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brownwood, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOS | Houston | 902 Washington Ave. | RAIL |
| HOG | Houston, TX | 2121 Main Street | BUS |
| GLS | Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas | 25th St. and Strand St. | BUS |
| BMT | Beaumont | 2555 W. Cedar Street | RAIL |
| PVW | Prairie View, TX | 44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n | BUS |
Post offices near Brownwood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Station A Baytown Post Office | Baytown (TX) | 77520 |
| Highland Post Office | Highlands (TX) | 77562 |
| Baytown Post Office | Baytown (TX) | 77521 |
| Channelview Post Office | Channelview (TX) | 77530 |
| Deer Park Post Office | Deer Park (TX) | 77536 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Brownwood , Texas city in Texas, United States of America with a population of 19,031 people.
Other cities in Harris County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harris County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Pasadena | 149,440 | The second most populous city in Harris County, Texas. |
| Baytown | 77,288 | The most populous city in Harris County, Texas. |
| Atascocita | 65,844 | Census designated place |
| Spring | 54,298 | Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States |
| Channelview | 38,289 | Census designated place |
| La Porte | 35,775 | City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Deer Park | 32,913 | City in Harris County, Texas, United States |
| Katy | 23,889 | City in Texas, United States; within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area |
| Cloverleaf | 22,942 | Census designated place |
| Bellaire | 18,906 | Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States |
| South Houston | 17,446 | City in Harris County, Texas, United States |
| Aldine | 15,869 | Census designated place |
| Humble | 15,539 | City in Texas |
| West University Place | 15,496 | City in Harris County, Texas, U. |
| Seabrook | 13,879 | City in Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Brownwood distances to largest Texas cities
