Brownsville, Louisiana facts for kids
Brownsville is a community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It's not a city with its own government, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it's part of a larger parish (like a county) and doesn't have its own separate city hall or mayor. It's also a census-designated place, which is a special area the government defines for counting people during the census. In 2020, about 4,353 people lived in Brownsville.
Quick facts for kids
Brownsville, Louisiana
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 Brownsville, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Brownsville, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Ouachita |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.48 sq mi (9.00 km2) |
| • Land | 3.48 sq mi (9.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
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| • Total | 4,353 |
| • Density | 1,252.66/sq mi (483.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71292
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| GNIS feature ID | 553795 |
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Where is Brownsville Located?
Brownsville is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It covers an area of about 3.494 square miles (9.00 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
Before 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau counted Brownsville together with another community called Bawcomville. They were grouped as one larger "census-designated place" for counting purposes. Now, they are counted separately.
Who Lives in Brownsville?
The population of Brownsville changes over time. The U.S. government counts everyone living in the country every ten years. This is called the Decennial Census.
How Many People Live Here?
Here's how the population of Brownsville has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 4,353 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 4,317 people living in Brownsville. By 2020, this number grew slightly to 4,353 people.
Different Backgrounds in Brownsville
The 2020 census also looked at the different backgrounds of people living in Brownsville. This helps us understand the community better.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 2,370 | 54.45% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,227 | 28.19% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.64% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 192 | 4.41% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 511 | 11.74% |
As of the 2020 census, there were 4,353 people living in Brownsville. These people made up 1,667 households, and 834 of these were families.
See Also
In Spanish: Brownsville (Luisiana) para niños
