Browndell, Texas facts for kids
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Browndell, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jasper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.44 sq mi (6.33 km2) |
| • Land | 2.44 sq mi (6.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 160 |
| • Density | 84.29/sq mi (32.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
75931
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| FIPS code | 48-10708 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409920 |
Browndell is a small city located in Jasper County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 160 people lived there. It's a quiet place in eastern Texas.
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About Browndell's Location
Browndell is found in the northern part of Jasper County. A main road, U.S. Route 96, runs along the western side of the city. If you go south on this road for about 15 miles, you'll reach Jasper, which is the main town of the county. If you go north for about 9 miles, you'll find Pineland.
The city is also quite close to a large body of water called the Sam Rayburn Reservoir. It's only about 2 miles east of this reservoir.
According to official measurements, the city covers a total area of about 6.3 square kilometers (or 2.4 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People Living in Browndell
The number of people living in Browndell has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown or shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 243 | — | |
| 1980 | 228 | −6.2% | |
| 1990 | 192 | −15.8% | |
| 2000 | 219 | 14.1% | |
| 2010 | 197 | −10.0% | |
| 2020 | 160 | −18.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, the United States Census counted 160 people living in Browndell. There were 49 households (groups of people living together) and 41 families.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people. Here's a simple breakdown of the main groups in Browndell:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 84 | 95 | 76 | 38.36% | 48.22% | 47.50% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 133 | 87 | 78 | 60.73% | 44.16% | 48.75% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.63% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.63% |
| Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0.91% | 4.06% | 1.25% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0.00% | 3.55% | 1.25% |
| Total | 219 | 197 | 160 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2000, there were 219 people living in Browndell. About 79 households were counted, with 54 of them being families. Most people were either White or African American.
Many households had children under 18. Some were married couples, and some were single-parent families. The average household had about 2.77 people.
The population was spread out in age groups. About 29% of the people were under 18. The median age was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older.
Schools in Browndell
Students in Browndell attend schools that are part of the Brookeland Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Browndell para niños
