Brownsville
City in Edmonson County, Kentucky

Brownsville is a city in Edmonson County, Kentucky, with 875 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 545 ft (166 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oakland, 10.3 miles S.
- 875residents (2020 Census)
- 545 ftelevation · 166 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.8 km²
- 290 / sq mipopulation density
- 42210ZIP code
About Brownsville
Brownsville is a home rule-class city in Edmonson County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the county seat and is a certified Kentucky Trail Town. As of the 2020 census, Brownsville had a population of 875. It is included in the Bowling Green metropolitan area. It is just outside Mammoth Cave National Park.
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Living in Brownsville
- Median household income
- $35,481
- Median home value
- $161,000
- Median rent
- $675/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Brownsville had 875 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 875 |
|---|---|
| Density | 290 per sq mi (112 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brownsville at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Edmonson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 875 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.01 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1948° N, 86.2651° W |
| ZIP code | 42210 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2110324 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brownsville
- Oakland10.3 mi S
- Smiths Grove10.5 mi S
- Plum Springs13.5 mi SW
- Park City13.9 mi SE
- Cave City16.8 mi E
- Bowling Green17.7 mi SW
- Horse Cave19.2 mi E
- Leitchfield20.2 mi N
- Caneyville20.4 mi NW
- Woodbury20.4 mi W
- Clarkson20.8 mi N
- Munfordville20.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brownsville
What county is Brownsville in?
Brownsville is in Edmonson County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Brownsville, KY?
875 people lived in Brownsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brownsville, KY?
The ZIP code of Brownsville is 42210.
What is the elevation of Brownsville?
545 feet (166 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brownsville?
Oakland (10.3 mi), Smiths Grove (10.5 mi), Plum Springs (13.5 mi), Park City (13.9 mi), Cave City (16.8 mi).
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