Profile for Brownville, Nebraska, NE

Brownville is on the Missouri River.

Once a river crossing and steamboat landing; waned when it was bypassed by the railroad

Local festivals include:

• Autumn Days - Oct. 13-14, 2007
• Wine, Writers and Song Festival - April 27-29, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Brownville State Recreation Area

Historic sites and museums: Brownville Historical Society Museum, Meriwether Lewis Dredge and Missouri River History Museum

Listed places near Brownville

Cemeteries (11)

Colleges (1)

Communities (3)

Museums (1)

Parks (1)

Wineries (1)

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(Also see local map below.)

18% of Brownville residents report German ancestry, and 19% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Brownville ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Brownville was $20,928, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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13% of Brownville residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Brownville festival dates:

• Autumn Days - Oct. 13-14, 2007
• Wine, Writers and Song Festival - April 27-29, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Historic districts in Brownville include Brownville Historic District ... View historic districts

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Median rent in Brownville, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $231.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $425.

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Nemaha County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Brownville political report.

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The average commute time for Brownville workers is 16 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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