Brownfield, Texas
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Brownfield is a city in Terry County, Texas, United States. The population was 9,488 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Terry CountyGR6.
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[edit] Geography
Brownfield is located at (33.179826, -102.270926)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.4 km² (6.3 mi²). 16.4 km² (6.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.32%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 9,488 people, 3,176 households, and 2,337 families residing in the city. The population density was 579.6/km² (1,501.0/mi²). There were 3,735 housing units at an average density of 228.2/km² (590.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 74.56% White, 6.59% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 14.47% from other races, and 3.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 45.95% of the population.
There were 3,176 households out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 109.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,504, and the median income for a family was $32,076. Males had a median income of $23,637 versus $19,628 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,854. About 21.8% of families and 26.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.7% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.
Notable People Born in Brownfield
- Ruben Garcia Jr.(b.1951)-Former Executive Assistant Director Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Sheryl Swoopes (b.1971)- WNBA Star
[edit] Education
The City of Brownfield is served by the Brownfield Independent School District.
[edit] External links
[edit] Community Links
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
City of Brownfield
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