Brownville, New Jersey | |
|---|---|
 Location inMiddlesex County and the state of New Jersey | |
  Brownville  Brownville  Brownville | |
| Coordinates:40°23′58″N74°17′44″W / 40.399361°N 74.29555°W /40.399361; -74.29555 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Township | Old Bridge |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.15% |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,746 |
| • Density | 2,567.1/sq mi (991.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code | 08857 (Old Bridge) |
| Area code | 732 |
| FIPS code | 34-08492[4][5][6] |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389253[4][7] |
Brownville is anunincorporated community andcensus-designated place (CDP) inOld Bridge Township,Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.[8][9] As of the2020 census, the population was 2,746,[3] up from 2,383 in2010.[10]
Brownville is in eastern Middlesex County, less than 2 miles (3 km) from theMonmouth County line. The community is near the center of Old Bridge Township, and the community ofOld Bridge borders Brownville to the west and south.U.S. Route 9 forms the western border of Brownville; the highway leads north 5 miles (8 km) toSouth Amboy and south 11 miles (18 km) toFreehold.County Route 516 crosses the center of Brownville, leading west 3.5 miles (5.6 km) toRoute 18 in the western part of Old Bridge and east 4 miles (6 km) to the center ofMatawan. The intersection known asCottrell Corners is in the center of the Brownville CDP.[11]
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.07 square miles (2.77 km2), of which 0.001 square miles (0.003 km2), or 0.09%, are water.[1] The community drains north toward Tennent Brook, a west-flowing tributary of theSouth River, part of theRaritan River watershed leading toNew York Bay.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,660 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,383 | −10.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,746 | 15.2% | |
| Population sources: 2000[12] 2010[10] 2020[3] | |||
Brownville first appeared as acensus designated place in the2000 U.S. census.[13]
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[14] | Pop 2010[15] | Pop 2020[16] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 2,129 | 1,731 | 1,851 | 80.04% | 72.64% | 67.41% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 122 | 110 | 117 | 4.59% | 4.62% | 4.26% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.04% | 0.00% | 0.11% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 215 | 236 | 291 | 8.08% | 9.90% | 10.60% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 4 | 2 | 16 | 0.15% | 0.08% | 0.58% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 33 | 35 | 102 | 1.24% | 1.47% | 3.71% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 156 | 267 | 365 | 5.86% | 11.20% | 13.29% |
| Total | 2,660 | 2,383 | 2,746 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
The2010 United States census counted 2,383 people, 1,000 households, and 659 families in the CDP. Thepopulation density was 2,379.4 people per square mile (918.7 people/km2). There were 1,028 housing units at an average density of 1,026.4 units per square mile (396.3 units/km2). The racial makeup was 80.19% (1,911)White, 5.04% (120)Black or African American, 0.04% (1)Native American, 10.07% (240)Asian, 0.08% (2)Pacific Islander, 1.97% (47) fromother races, and 2.60% (62) from two or more races.Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.20% (267) of the population.[10]
Of the 1,000 households, 27.5% had children under the age of 18; 49.0% were married couples living together; 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 34.1% were non-families. Of all households, 28.4% were made up of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.97.[10]
19.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 32.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 78.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 74.3 males.[10]
As of the2000 United States census[5] there were 2,660 people, 1,165 households, and 709 families living in the CDP. Thepopulation density was 1,092.6 people/km2 (2,830 people/mi2). There were 1,186 housing units at an average density of 487.1 units/km2 (1,262 units/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.29%White, 4.62%African American, 0.04%Native American, 8.12%Asian, 1.17% fromother races, and 1.77% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 5.86% of the population.[12]
There were 1,165 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.99.[12]
In the CDP the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.6 males.[12]
The median income for a household in the CDP was $61,750, and the median income for a family was $83,636. Males had a median income of $56,111 versus $44,750 for females. Theper capita income for the CDP was $30,520. About 2.7% of families and 6.3% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 19.9% of those age 65 or over.[12]
