This was 21.7 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 17,475.
68.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Brownsville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,380 | 31.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,444 | 32 |
| GED or alternative credential | 512 | 4.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 429 | 4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 982 | 9.1 |
| Associate's degree | 505 | 4.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,096 | 10.2 |
| Master's degree | 355 | 3.3 |
| Professional school degree | 55 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 18 | 0.2 |
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