Lake Brownwood, Texas facts for kids
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Lake Brownwood, Texas
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Location of Lake Brownwood, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.8 sq mi (17.5 km2) |
| • Land | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km2) |
| • Water | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,462 |
| • Density | 216.4/sq mi (83.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76801
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-40456 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1339486 |
Lake Brownwood is a special kind of community in Brown County, central Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a town for population statistics, even if it doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, about 1,462 people lived here.
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Where is Lake Brownwood Located?
Lake Brownwood is found in the western part of Brown County. It sits right along the western edge of Lake Brownwood. This lake is a reservoir, which is like a big artificial lake. It was created by damming up Jim Ned Creek and Pecan Bayou.
How Big is the Area?
The total area of Lake Brownwood is about 17.5 square kilometers (6.8 square miles). Most of this area, about 14.7 square kilometers (5.7 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.8 square kilometers (1.1 square miles), is covered by water from the lake. The community is located about 13 miles (21 km) northwest of Brownwood, which is the main town in the county.
Who Lives in Lake Brownwood?
The population of Lake Brownwood has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there according to the U.S. Census:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,694 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,532 | −9.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,462 | −4.6% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 1,462 people living in Lake Brownwood. There were 580 households, which means 580 different homes or families. Out of these, 347 were families living together.
