Browndell, Texas

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Population in 2022: 153 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -30.1%
 
Males: 76  (50.0%)
Females: 77  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

60.6 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 75931.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $30,434 (it was $25,313 in 2000)
Browndell:

$30,434
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $14,546 (it was $11,229 in 2000)

Browndell city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $66,536 (it was $35,600 in 2000)
Browndell:

$66,536
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $148,591; detached houses: $164,116; mobile homes: $129,450
March 2022 cost of living index in Browndell: 75.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 34.1%
(13.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 62.2% for Black residents)

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Ancestries: American (33.8%), Irish (6.2%), German (4.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 252 feet

Land area: 2.42 square miles.

Population density: 63 people per square mile   (very low).

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1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.5%
Texas:

13.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Browndell city:

0.6% ($199)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Beaumont, TX (72.5 miles , pop. 113,866).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (94.0 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (125.7 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Sam Rayburn, TX (2.2 miles ),
Pineland, TX (3.0 miles ),
Jasper, TX (3.7 miles ),
Burkeville, TX (4.0 miles ),
Hemphill, TX (4.1 miles ),
Broaddus, TX (4.6 miles),
Newton, TX (4.8 miles ),
South Toledo Bend, TX (4.8 miles )

Latitude: 31.12 N, Longitude: 93.98 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 409

Distribution of median household income in Browndell, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Browndell, TX in 2022
Browndell satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.6%
Texas:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +27 (+14.1%).
Most common industries in Browndell, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.5%)
  • Construction (11.9%)
  • Educational services (6.0%)
  • Personal & laundry services (6.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (31.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.5%)
  • Truck transportation (12.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (9.4%)
  • Utilities (9.4%)
  • Petroleum & coal products (6.2%)
  • Health care (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (21.2%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Personal & laundry services (9.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.7%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (5.8%)
  • Social assistance (5.8%)
Most common occupations in Browndell, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.3%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.0%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (6.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.8%)
  • Cashiers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (15.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.6%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (9.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.7%)
  • Cashiers (7.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.8%)

Average climate in Browndell, Texas

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Tornado activity:

Browndell-area historical tornado activity is near Texas state average. It is 47% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/20/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.9 miles away from the Browndell city center injured 18 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/2/1999, a category F3 tornado 16.0 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused $750,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Browndell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 238% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 60.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 60.6 miles away from Browndell center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 344.9 miles away from Browndell center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 66.7 miles away from Browndell center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 53.5 miles away from Browndell center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 404.1 miles away from Browndell center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jasper County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Hurricanes: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Fires: 4, Winds: 2, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Browndell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Browndell:

  • ADVANTAGE PLUS HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; JASPER, TX)
  • LAKES AREA HOSPICE INC (Hospital, about 14 miles away; JASPER, TX)
  • COMPLETE HOMECARE SERVICES INC (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; JASPER, TX)
  • KIDNEY CENTER OF JASPER (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; JASPER, TX)
  • INTEGRITY HOME CARE OF TEXAS (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; JASPER, TX)
  • DICKERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 15 miles away; JASPER, TX)
  • LAKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 15 miles away; JASPER, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Browndell:

  • Angelina College (about 46 miles; Lufkin, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,478)
  • Stephen F Austin State University (about 49 miles; Nacogdoches, TX; FT enrollment: 11,542)
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana (about 69 miles; Natchitoches, LA; FT enrollment: 7,700)
  • Lamar Institute of Technology (about 75 miles; Beaumont, TX; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • Lamar University (about 75 miles; Beaumont, TX; FT enrollment: 13,658)
  • SOWELA Technical Community College (about 80 miles; Lake Charles, LA; FT enrollment: 2,160)
  • McNeese State University (about 80 miles; Lake Charles, LA; FT enrollment: 7,444)

Points of interest:

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Church in Browndell: Spring Hill Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Spring Hill Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Jasper County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

82.4%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.1%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Browndell:

Marital status in Browndell, TX
  • Never married: 21.2%
  • Now married: 50.7%
  • Separated: 3.4%
  • Widowed: 21.4%
  • Divorced: 3.3%

For population 25 years and over in Browndell:

  • High school or higher: 67.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Texas average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Browndell, TX (based on Jasper County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant18,11861
Mainline Protestant1,99211
Catholic1,9123
Black Protestant1,2757
Other6913
None11,722-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

0.87 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Jasper County:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Jasper County:

0.87 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Here:

6.09 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Jasper County:

5.51 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Jasper County:

10.5%
State:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Jasper County:

28.9%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

7.2%
Texas:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Browndell:

48.9%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Browndell:

46.3%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

30.2
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Browndell:

17.7%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

15.3%
State:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Browndell:

6.6
Texas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

39.3%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
Browndell:

53.4%
Texas:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Browndell:

83.2%
State:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Browndell, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$5,108$61,2960$0
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,496
Totals for Government 1$5,108$61,2961$1,496

Browndell government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $188,000 ($1228.76)
    General - Other: $64,000 ($418.30)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($19.61)
  • Current Operations - Correctional Institutions: $647,000 ($4228.76)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $531,000 ($3470.59)
    Corrections - Other: $434,000 ($2836.60)
    Police Protection: $389,000 ($2542.48)
    General - Other: $285,000 ($1862.75)
    Regular Highways: $281,000 ($1836.60)
    Financial Administration: $113,000 ($738.56)
    General Public Buildings: $60,000 ($392.16)
    Local Fire Protection: $28,000 ($183.01)
    Central Staff Services: $27,000 ($176.47)
    Public Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $22,000 ($143.79)
    Public Welfare - Other: $19,000 ($124.18)
    Natural Resources - Other: $8,000 ($52.29)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($52.29)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $37,000 ($241.83)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $42,000 ($274.51)
    Corrections - Other: $16,000 ($104.58)
    Correctional Institutions: $7,000 ($45.75)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($19.61)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($6.54)

Browndell government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $333,000 ($2176.47)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($52.29)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $21,000 ($137.25)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $38,000 ($248.37)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $115,000 ($751.63)
    Fines and Forfeits: $51,000 ($333.33)
    Interest Earnings: $10,000 ($65.36)
    Rents: $3,000 ($19.61)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($6.54)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($6.54)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $131,000 ($856.21)
    General Local Government Support: $20,000 ($130.72)
    Highways: $4,000 ($26.14)
  • Tax - Property: $1,983,000 ($12960.78)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $632,000 ($4130.72)
    Motor Vehicle License: $125,000 ($816.99)
    Other Selective Sales: $76,000 ($496.73)
    Amusements Sales: $3,000 ($19.61)

Browndell government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,012,000 ($6614.38)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $883,000 ($5771.24)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $129,000 ($843.14)

Browndell government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $45,000 ($294.12)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,962,000 ($12823.53)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $61,000 ($398.69)

Strongest AM radio stations in Browndell:

  • KTXJ (1350 AM; 5 kW; JASPER, TX; Owner: LASTING VALUE RADIO, INC.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPBL (1240 AM; 1 kW; HEMPHILL, TX; Owner: PHILLIP BURR)
  • KSML (1260 AM; 4 kW; DIBOLL, TX; Owner: KASA FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLVI (560 AM; 5 kW; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSEV (700 AM; 15 kW; TOMBALL, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KILE (1560 AM; 50 kW; BELLAIRE, TX; Owner: THE RAFTT CORPORATION)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Browndell:

  • KWYX (102.7 FM; JASPER, TX; Owner: LASTING VALUE RADIO, INC.)
  • K225AD (92.9 FM; JASPER, TX; Owner: THE KSBJ EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • KTHP (103.9 FM; HEMPHILL, TX; Owner: BALDRIDGE-DUMAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KJAS (107.3 FM; JASPER, TX; Owner: JAMES M. LOUT DBA RAYBURN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KYKS (105.1 FM; LUFKIN, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Browndell:

  • KVHP-LP (Channel 66; JASPER, TX; Owner: SYDCOM, INC.)

Browndell fatal accident list:

Apr 18, 2021 08:00 AM, Us-96, Lat: 31.127028, Lon: -93.990500, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 95ft / 29.4mTotal length
  • $234,000Total costs
  • 17,641Total average daily traffic
  • 4,814Total average daily truck traffic
  • 25,795Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Meredith C Beal, 0.48 Km Ne Of Old Highway 8 And Rec Road 255 Intersection (Lat: 31.060194 Lon: -93.961861), Type: 93.6, Overall height: 92.7 m, Registrant: Garvey, Schubert & Barer, Jpelkey@gsblaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 965-7880

  • Dan J Alpert, 0.48 Km Ne Of Old Highway 8 And Rec Road 255 Intersection (Lat: 31.060194 Lon: -93.961861), Type: 93.6, Overall height: 92.7 m, Registrant: Lasting Value Radio, Inc., Austi-n, Phone: (512) 257-9078


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Browndell, TX
  • 87.9%Electricity
  • 6.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Browndell, TX
  • 100.0%Electricity


Browndell compared to Texas state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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