BROWNWOOD, TEXAS

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'Brownwood' is a city in the heart of Texas, United States and serves as the county seat of Brown County. As of the 2000 U.S. Census estimate, the city had a total population of 18,813.

Contents

History

Geography

Demographics

Education

Transportation

Famous citizens

External links

History

During the Second World War, Brownwood was the location of U.S. Army Camp Bowie, which had a peak complement of over 30,000 soldiers.
On 19 April 1976, an F5 tornado struck Brownwood, causing extensive damage, but no fatalities.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 32.6 km² (12.6 mi²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 18,813 people, 7,110 households, and 4,664 families residing in the city. The population density was 576.5/km² (1,493.2/mi²). There were 8,169 housing units at an average density of 250.3/km² (648.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.74% White, 5.51% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 8.47% from other races, and 2.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.34% of the population.
There were 7,110 households out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.5% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,325, and the median income for a family was $33,991. Males had a median income of $29,090 versus $18,905 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,158. About 18.2% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.9% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The city lies within the Brownwood Independent School District and is home to Howard Payne University. The Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom, a museum with recreations of famous rooms in American history, such as Independence Hall, and a 32-foot high mural depicting Biblical history, is located on the Howard Payne campus.
Brownwood High School is tied for most state championships in High School football, with 7, the last coming in 1981. Gordon Wood, who coached at Brownwood High for a quarter-century, retired in 1985 as the winningest coach in Texas history, with over 400 wins. He was recently surpassed by former Celina and Pilot Point coach G.A. Moore.

Transportation

Brownwood is served by the following U.S. Highways: US 67, US 84, US 183, and US 377.
General aviation service is provided by Brownwood Regional Airport.

Famous citizens

★ Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan the Barbarian, attended Howard Payne and is buried in Greenleaf Memorial Cemetery in Brownwood.

★ Bob Denver, the actor who played Gilligan, was raised in Brownwood and attended Brownwood High School.

★ Phil Wilson, who grew up in Brownwood was appointed by Governor Rick Perry as the 106th Texas secretary of state effective July 1, 2007.

External links

★ 'The Brownwood Bulletin - Brownwood's Daily Newspaper'

★ City of Brownwood official website

★ Brownwood: Feels Like Home

★ Brownwood Independent School District website

★ Brownwood Amateur Radio Club

★ Howard Payne University