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Brownwood, TX

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Population
18,635
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,363 ft
Median Home Value
$144,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$882/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$48,981
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityAbilene, Texas68 miles away · 131,588 residents.

About Brownwood

Brownwood is a city and the county seat of Brown County, Texas, situated in the scenic northern portion of the state's Hill Country. Positioned just west of the Pecan Bayou, the community of approximately 18,800 is home to Howard Payne University, a private Baptist institution founded in 1889, as well as a branch of the Texas State Technical College. Public education is administered by the Brownwood Independent School District.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+97.3rating

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