Brownville is a town located in Piscataquis County, in the state of Maine (ME), United States. Nestled in the New England division of the North-east region, it covers an area of 44.4 square miles (115.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 375 ft. With a population of approximately 1,259 residents, Brownville offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 48.69% males and 51.31% females, and it has a population density of 28.36 people per square mile (10.95/km²). Brownville lies at a latitude of 45.35 and a longitude of -69.04, operating in the UTC-5.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (8.5%), followed by English (31.9%), German (0%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 04414.