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Brownville, New Jersey

Coordinates: 40°23′58″N 74°17′44″W / 40.399361°N 74.29555°W / 40.399361; -74.29555
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Brownville, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County and the state of New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County and the state of New Jersey
Brownville is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Brownville
Brownville
Brownville is located in New Jersey
Brownville
Brownville
Brownville is located in the United States
Brownville
Brownville
Coordinates: 40°23′58″N 74°17′44″W / 40.399361°N 74.29555°W / 40.399361; -74.29555
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyMiddlesex
TownshipOld Bridge
Area
 • Total1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2)
 • Land1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0.15%
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population
 • Total2,746
 • Density2,566.36/sq mi (991.15/km2)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
08857 (Old Bridge)
Area code732
FIPS code34-08492[4][5][6]
GNIS feature ID02389253[4][7]

Brownville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.[8][9] As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,746,[3] up from 2,383 in 2010.[10]

Geography[edit]

Brownville is in eastern Middlesex County, less than 2 miles (3 km) from the Monmouth County line. The community is near the center of Old Bridge Township, and the community of Old 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) to South Amboy and south 11 miles (18 km) to Freehold. County Route 516 crosses the center of Brownville, leading west 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to Route 18 in the western part of Old Bridge and east 4 miles (6 km) to the center of Matawan. The intersection known as Cottrell Corners is in the center of the Brownville CDP.[11]

According to the U.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 the South River, part of the Raritan River watershed leading to New York Bay.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20002,660
20102,383−10.4%
20202,74615.2%
Population sources: 2000[12]
2010[10] 2020[3]

2010 census[edit]

The 2010 United States census counted 2,383 people, 1,000 households, and 659 families in the CDP. The population 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) from other 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]

2000 census[edit]

As of the 2000 United States Census[5] there were 2,660 people, 1,165 households, and 709 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,092.6 people/km2 (2,830 people/sq mi). There were 1,186 housing units at an average density of 487.1 units/km2 (1,262 units/sq mi). The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.29% White, 4.62% African American, 0.04% Native American, 8.12% Asian, 1.17% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino 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. The per capita income for the CDP was $30,520. About 2.7% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 19.9% of those age 65 or over.[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: New Jersey". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brownville Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed November 28, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c "P1. Race – Brownville CDP, New Jersey: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Gazetteer of New Jersey Places Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 21, 2016.
  5. ^ a b U.S. Census website Archived July 9, 2021, at the Wayback Machine, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  6. ^ Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey Archived November 19, 2018, at the Wayback Machine, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 9, 2023.
  7. ^ US Board on Geographic Names Archived February 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  8. ^ New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32) Archived January 26, 2022, at the Wayback Machine, United States Census Bureau, August 2012. Accessed November 28, 2012.
  9. ^ GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County – County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Middlesex County, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 28, 2012.
  10. ^ a b c d e DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Brownville CDP, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 28, 2012.
  11. ^ "Brownville NJ - U.S. Geological Survey topographic map series". ACME Mapper. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  12. ^ a b c d e DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 from the Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Brownville CDP, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 28, 2012.