Brenham, TX

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Brenham Overview

17,655
TOTAL POPULATION
8,161
MALE POPULATION
9,494
FEMALE POPULATION
85.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
116.33
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,592
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,318
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,664
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,649
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Brenham Zip Codes

Brenham Area Codes

Race in Brenham

The most populous races in Brenham are White / Caucasian (10,410 | 59.0%), Black / African American (4,643 | 26.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (4,261 | 24.1%).
Race in Brenham
Race# Population% Population
Asian2131.2%
Black / African American4,64326.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4,26124.1%
Native / Alaskan880.5%
White / Caucasian10,41059.0%
Two or more Races1,6299.2%
Some other Race6723.8%
Total17,655100.0%

Ancestry in Brenham

The most populous ancestries reported in Brenham are Mexican (3,923 | 22.2%), German (3,372 | 19.1%), Irish (1,335 | 7.6%), American (720 | 4.1%), and English (583 | 3.3%), together accounting for 56.3% of all Brenham residents.
Ancestry in Brenham
Ancestry# Population% Population
African160.1%
American7204.1%
Arab280.2%
Argentinean580.3%
Belgian140.1%
Belizean510.3%
Blackfeet230.1%
British1130.6%
Bulgarian300.2%
Burmese600.3%
Cajun200.1%
Canadian290.2%
Central American480.3%
Cherokee150.1%
Chippewa30.0%
Choctaw50.0%
Czech2061.2%
Czechoslovakian270.2%
Danish100.1%
Dutch400.2%
Egyptian150.1%
English5833.3%
European590.3%
Filipino60.0%
French4552.6%
French Canadian150.1%
German3,37219.1%
Greek240.1%
Hungarian1220.7%
Indian (Asian)290.2%
Irish1,3357.6%
Italian550.3%
Korean1670.9%
Lebanese130.1%
Lithuanian40.0%
Mexican3,92322.2%
Mexican American Indian1380.8%
Nigerian20.0%
Norwegian440.3%
Polish3672.1%
Portuguese100.1%
Potawatomi150.1%
Puerto Rican490.3%
Salvadoran480.3%
Scotch-Irish2201.3%
Scottish640.4%
South American580.3%
Spaniard370.2%
Spanish510.3%
Subsaharan African180.1%
Swedish1300.7%
Swiss220.1%
Thai760.4%
Turkish280.2%
Ukrainian270.2%
Welsh310.2%
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Immigrants in Brenham

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Brenham came from Latin America (709 | 4.0%), Central America (699 | 4.0%), Mexico (626 | 3.5%), Asia (182 | 1.0%), and India (76 | 0.4%), together accounting for 13.0% of all Brenham residents.
Immigrants in Brenham
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1821.0%
Belgium140.1%
Brazil100.1%
Bulgaria300.2%
Canada40.0%
Central America6994.0%
China420.2%
Eastern Asia660.4%
Eastern Europe300.2%
England70.0%
Europe510.3%
Guatemala110.1%
Honduras620.4%
India760.4%
Israel340.2%
Korea240.1%
Latin America7094.0%
Mexico6263.5%
Northern Europe70.0%
Philippines60.0%
South America100.1%
South Central Asia760.4%
South Eastern Asia60.0%
Taiwan180.1%
Western Asia340.2%
Western Europe140.1%
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Sex and Age in Brenham

Sex and Age in Brenham

The most populous age groups in Brenham are 15 to 19 Years (1,078 | 13.2%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (1,084 | 11.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Brenham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years609 (7.5%)441 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years717 (8.8%)680 (7.2%)
10 to 14 Years572 (7.0%)572 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years1,078 (13.2%)1,084 (11.4%)
20 to 24 Years813 (10.0%)938 (9.9%)
25 to 29 Years284 (3.5%)590 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years286 (3.5%)595 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years462 (5.7%)421 (4.4%)
40 to 44 Years470 (5.8%)395 (4.2%)
45 to 49 Years327 (4.0%)307 (3.2%)
50 to 54 Years424 (5.2%)616 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years371 (4.5%)524 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years434 (5.3%)609 (6.4%)
65 to 69 Years385 (4.7%)391 (4.1%)
70 to 74 Years304 (3.7%)370 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years275 (3.4%)377 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years169 (2.1%)326 (3.4%)
85 Years and over181 (2.2%)258 (2.7%)
Total8,161 (100.0%)9,494 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Brenham

Median Family Size in Brenham

The median family size in Brenham is 3.25 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,612 | 72.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.28 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (261 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Brenham
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,612 (72.8%)3.28
Single Male/Father261 (7.3%)2.95
Single Female/Mother715 (19.9%)3.23
Total Families3,588 (100.0%)3.25

Median Household Size in Brenham

The median household size in Brenham is 2.29 persons per household, with single female/mother households (715 | 10.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.33 persons per household. non-family households (3,080 | 46.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Brenham
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,612 (39.2%)3.29
Single Male/Father261 (3.9%)3.12
Single Female/Mother715 (10.7%)3.33
Non-family3,080 (46.2%)1.13
Total Households6,668 (100.0%)2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Brenham

Out of a total of 6,668 households in Brenham, 3,588 (53.8%) are family households, while 3,080 (46.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,742, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,534.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Brenham
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,534 (38.0%)
2-Person Households1,742 (26.1%)546 (8.2%)
3-Person Households629 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households557 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households248 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households366 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households46 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,588 (53.8%)3,080 (46.2%)

Female Fertility in Brenham

Fertility by Age in Brenham

Average fertility rate in Brenham is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Brenham
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years49 (21.6%)45.0
20 to 34 years178 (78.4%)84.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total227 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brenham

41.4% of women with births (227) in Brenham are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 47.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brenham
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years94 (52.8%)84 (47.2%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total94 (41.4%)133 (58.6%)

Fertility by Education in Brenham

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Brenham
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School44 (19.4%)65.0
High School Diploma72 (31.7%)57.0
College or Associate's Degree84 (37.0%)53.0
Bachelor's Degree27 (11.9%)46.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total227 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brenham

58.6% of women with births in Brenham are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brenham
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma23 (31.9%)49 (68.1%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)84 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total94 (41.4%)133 (58.6%)

Income in Brenham

Income Overview in Brenham

Per Capita Income in Brenham is $27,592, while median incomes of families and households are $73,318 and $52,664 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income17,655$27,592
Median Family Income3,588$73,318
Mean Family Income3,588$92,934
Median Household Income6,668$52,664
Mean Household Income6,668$72,795
Income Deficit3,588$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)17,65517.83%
Wage / Income Gap ($)17,65582.17¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index17,6550.47

Earnings by Sex in Brenham

Average Earnings in Brenham are $31,700, $36,611 for men and $30,084 for women, a difference of 17.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Brenham
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,890 (46.4%)$36,611
Female4,495 (53.6%)$30,084
Total8,385 (100.0%)$31,700

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brenham

The most common earnings brackets in Brenham are $100,000+ for men (402 | 10.3%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (559 | 12.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brenham
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less210 (5.4%)325 (7.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999133 (3.4%)383 (8.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499204 (5.2%)395 (8.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99974 (1.9%)90 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499191 (4.9%)179 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999199 (5.1%)184 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499108 (2.8%)139 (3.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99994 (2.4%)54 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499122 (3.1%)14 (0.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999192 (4.9%)84 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999149 (3.8%)390 (8.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999240 (6.2%)559 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999160 (4.1%)318 (7.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999192 (4.9%)228 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99986 (2.2%)200 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999235 (6.0%)177 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999272 (7.0%)203 (4.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999267 (6.9%)253 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999360 (9.2%)214 (4.8%)
$100,000+402 (10.3%)106 (2.4%)
Total3,890 (100.0%)4,495 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brenham

Average earnings in Brenham are $50,638 for men and $36,186 for women, a difference of 28.5%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $69,167, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $34,481. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,192, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $29,394.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brenham
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$40,919$29,394
High School Diploma$34,481$31,250
College or Associate's Degree$69,167$31,327
Bachelor's Degree$59,146$49,375
Graduate Degree--
Total$50,638$36,186

Family Income in Brenham

Family Income Brackets in Brenham

According to the Brenham family income data, there are 804 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.4% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 151 families (4.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Brenham
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001514.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991514.2%
$15,000 to $24,9992988.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991544.3%
$35,000 to $49,99938010.6%
$50,000 to $74,99969619.4%
$75,000 to $99,99946613.0%
$100,000 to $149,99980422.4%
$150,000 to $199,9992156.0%
$200,000+2737.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brenham

5-person families (267 | 7.4%) account for the highest median family income in Brenham with $114,375 per family, while 2-person families (1,777 | 49.5%) have the highest median income of $30,482 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brenham
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,777 (49.5%)$60,965
3-Person Families672 (18.7%)$52,273
4-Person Families486 (13.6%)$78,500
5-Person Families267 (7.4%)$114,375
6-Person Families378 (10.5%)$85,260
7+ Person Families8 (0.2%)$0
Total3,588 (100.0%)$73,318

Family Income by Number of Earners in Brenham

The median family income in Brenham is $73,318, with families comprising 2 earners (1,118) having the highest median family income of $103,563, while families with no earners (653) have the lowest median family income of $42,829, accounting for 31.2% and 18.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Brenham
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners653 (18.2%)$42,829
1 Earner1,251 (34.9%)$53,028
2 Earners1,118 (31.2%)$103,563
3+ Earners566 (15.8%)$87,181
Total3,588 (100.0%)$73,318

Household Income in Brenham

Household Income Brackets in Brenham

With 1,274 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Brenham, accounting for 19.1% of all households. In contrast, only 207 households (3.1%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Brenham
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002073.1%
$10,000 to $14,99980712.1%
$15,000 to $24,9996539.8%
$25,000 to $34,99970710.6%
$35,000 to $49,99972710.9%
$50,000 to $74,9991,27419.1%
$75,000 to $99,99984712.7%
$100,000 to $149,99988713.3%
$150,000 to $199,9992533.8%
$200,000+3074.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Brenham

The median household income in Brenham is $52,664, with the highest median household income of $73,691 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,926 households (28.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $13,454, with 629 households (9.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Brenham
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years629 (9.4%)$13,454
25 to 44 Years1,926 (28.9%)$73,691
45 to 64 Years2,053 (30.8%)$60,772
65+ Years2,060 (30.9%)$40,068
Total6,668 (100.0%)$52,664

Poverty in Brenham

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brenham

With 19.4% poverty level for males and 17.1% for females among the residents of Brenham, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 32 males (45.7%) and 474 females (56.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brenham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years252 (41.4%)88 (20.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years96 (13.3%)182 (18.9%)
12 to 14 Years82 (23.0%)64 (41.8%)
15 Years32 (45.7%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years50 (19.2%)32 (12.5%)
18 to 24 Years310 (35.6%)474 (56.6%)
25 to 34 Years95 (20.3%)132 (11.4%)
35 to 44 Years122 (14.1%)90 (11.4%)
45 to 54 Years71 (10.1%)69 (7.7%)
55 to 64 Years71 (9.7%)153 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years153 (25.3%)25 (3.4%)
75 Years and over35 (6.1%)121 (14.2%)
Total1,369 (19.4%)1,430 (17.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brenham

According to the poverty statistics in Brenham, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brenham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years357 (58.6%)351 (79.9%)
5 Years207 (100.0%)123 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years626 (86.7%)783 (81.1%)
12 to 14 Years275 (77.0%)89 (58.2%)
15 Years38 (54.3%)86 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years210 (80.8%)224 (87.5%)
18 to 24 Years561 (64.4%)364 (43.4%)
25 to 34 Years374 (79.7%)1,028 (88.6%)
35 to 44 Years744 (85.9%)697 (88.6%)
45 to 54 Years634 (89.9%)831 (92.3%)
55 to 64 Years658 (90.3%)929 (85.9%)
65 to 74 Years451 (74.7%)703 (96.6%)
75 Years and over541 (93.9%)733 (85.8%)
Total5,676 (80.6%)6,941 (82.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brenham

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Brenham show that 6.9% or 179 of the total 2,612 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 8.1%, comprising of 121 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brenham
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,382 (91.9%)121 (8.1%)
1 or 2 Children816 (93.4%)58 (6.6%)
3 or 4 Children227 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,433 (93.1%)179 (6.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brenham

According to the poverty data in Brenham, 19.5% or 51 single-father households and 34.7% or 248 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (23.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 62 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brenham
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children31 (23.3%)31 (13.5%)
1 or 2 Children20 (22.0%)155 (36.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total51 (19.5%)248 (34.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brenham

The poverty data for Brenham shows that 179 of the married-couple family households (6.9%) and 299 of the single-parent households (30.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 121 households (8.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 62 household (80.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brenham
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children121 (8.1%)62 (17.1%)
1 or 2 Children58 (6.6%)175 (34.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)62 (80.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total179 (6.9%)299 (30.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Brenham

Employment by Class of Employer in Brenham

Among the 7,258 employed individuals in Brenham, private company employees (4,676 | 64.4%), local government employees (683 | 9.4%), and state government employees (672 | 9.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Brenham
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,67664.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2503.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4035.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations5487.5%
Local Government Employees6839.4%
State Government Employees6729.3%
Federal Government Employees260.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total7,258100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Brenham

According to the labor force statistics for Brenham, out of the total population over 16 years of age (13,908), 55.0% or 7,649 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 298 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 89.0% or 778 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.4% or 87 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Brenham
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years698 (34.8%)87 (12.4%)
20 to 24 Years1,149 (65.6%)28 (2.4%)
25 to 29 Years778 (89.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years669 (75.9%)24 (3.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,479 (84.6%)75 (5.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,302 (77.8%)47 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years585 (65.4%)25 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years542 (52.0%)3 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years373 (25.7%)3 (0.8%)
75 Years and over81 (5.1%)6 (7.4%)
Total7,649 (55.0%)298 (3.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brenham

According to labor force statistics for Brenham, 75.2% of individuals (5,350) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,115) are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 177 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.9% or 1,689 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.0% or 24 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brenham
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School478 (54.0%)44 (5.0%)
High School Diploma1,449 (65.6%)104 (4.7%)
College / Associate Degree1,739 (84.6%)86 (4.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,689 (85.9%)12 (0.6%)
Total5,350 (75.2%)235 (3.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Brenham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brenham are Community & Social Service (800 | 10.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (545 | 7.4%), Education Instruction & Library (442 | 6.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (405 | 5.5%), and Business & Financial (387 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Brenham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brenham, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (92.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (90.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Business & Financial (95.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Brenham
OccupationMaleFemale
Management170 (53.1%)150 (46.9%)
Business & Financial16 (4.1%)371 (95.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science366 (90.4%)39 (9.6%)
Computers & Mathematics189 (92.6%)15 (7.3%)
Architecture & Engineering177 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 244 (30.5%)556 (69.5%)
Education, Arts & Media29 (13.5%)186 (86.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library180 (40.7%)262 (59.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment35 (25.9%)100 (74.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating103 (18.9%)442 (81.1%)
Health Technologists34 (12.8%)231 (87.2%)
Total (Category)899 (36.6%)1,558 (63.4%)
Total (Overall)3,437 (46.7%)3,919 (53.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Brenham are Food Preparation & Serving (570 | 7.7%), Healthcare Support (501 | 6.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (297 | 4.0%), Security & Protection (241 | 3.3%), and Law Enforcement (241 | 3.3%).
Services Occupations in Brenham

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Brenham, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (82.2%), Law Enforcement (82.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (59.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (93.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (70.2%), and Personal Care & Service (63.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Brenham
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support34 (6.8%)467 (93.2%)
Security & Protection198 (82.2%)43 (17.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement198 (82.2%)43 (17.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving170 (29.8%)400 (70.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance176 (59.3%)121 (40.7%)
Personal Care & Service51 (36.7%)88 (63.3%)
Total (Category)629 (36.0%)1,119 (64.0%)
Total (Overall)3,437 (46.7%)3,919 (53.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Brenham are Office & Administration (815 | 11.1%), and Sales & Related (674 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Brenham

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Brenham
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related392 (58.2%)282 (41.8%)
Office & Administration114 (14.0%)701 (86.0%)
Total (Category)506 (34.0%)983 (66.0%)
Total (Overall)3,437 (46.7%)3,919 (53.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Brenham are Construction & Extraction (438 | 5.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (322 | 4.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (65 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Brenham

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Brenham
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction438 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair247 (76.7%)75 (23.3%)
Total (Category)750 (90.9%)75 (9.1%)
Total (Overall)3,437 (46.7%)3,919 (53.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Brenham are Material Moving (405 | 5.5%), Production (297 | 4.0%), and Transportation (135 | 1.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Brenham

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Brenham
OccupationMaleFemale
Production236 (79.5%)61 (20.5%)
Transportation133 (98.5%)2 (1.5%)
Material Moving284 (70.1%)121 (29.9%)
Total (Category)653 (78.0%)184 (22.0%)
Total (Overall)3,437 (46.7%)3,919 (53.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Brenham

Employment Industries in Brenham

The major employment industries in Brenham include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,371 | 18.6%), Retail Trade (1,017 | 13.8%), Educational Services (786 | 10.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (672 | 9.1%), and Construction (572 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Brenham

Employment Industries by Sex in Brenham

The Brenham industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (85.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (82.7%), and Information (80.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Brenham
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction487 (85.1%)85 (14.9%)
Manufacturing381 (72.7%)143 (27.3%)
Wholesale Trade104 (57.1%)78 (42.9%)
Retail Trade706 (69.4%)311 (30.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing83 (42.1%)114 (57.9%)
Utilities63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information18 (19.8%)73 (80.2%)
Finance & Insurance42 (14.1%)255 (85.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing16 (25.4%)47 (74.6%)
Professional & Scientific126 (53.2%)111 (46.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support194 (62.8%)115 (37.2%)
Educational Services290 (36.9%)496 (63.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance237 (17.3%)1,134 (82.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation12 (27.9%)31 (72.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services192 (28.6%)480 (71.4%)
Public Administration251 (67.3%)122 (32.7%)
Total3,437 (46.7%)3,919 (53.3%)

Education in Brenham

School Enrollment in Brenham

The most common levels of schooling among the 5,772 students in Brenham are college / undergraduate (1,793 | 31.1%), elementary school (1,201 | 20.8%), and high school (944 | 16.4%).
School Enrollment in Brenham
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3686.4%
Kindergarten2203.8%
Elementary School1,20120.8%
Middle School91615.9%
High School94416.4%
College / Undergraduate1,79331.1%
Graduate / Professional3305.7%
Total5,772100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brenham

Out of a total of 5,772 students who are enrolled in schools in Brenham, 733 (12.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,039 (87.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 321 (23.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 297 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brenham
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds172 (79.6%)44 (20.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,050 (76.6%)321 (23.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,056 (92.3%)88 (7.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds673 (96.3%)26 (3.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,023 (90.6%)106 (9.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds530 (81.2%)123 (18.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds297 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over236 (89.7%)27 (10.3%)
Total5,039 (87.3%)733 (12.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brenham

Business (641 | 20.5%), education (590 | 18.9%), science & technology (391 | 12.5%), arts & humanities (236 | 7.6%), and bio, nature & agricultural (205 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 3,121 individuals in Brenham who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brenham
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1504.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2056.6%
Physical & Health Sciences1294.1%
Psychology622.0%
Social Sciences1223.9%
Engineering782.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies722.3%
Science & Technology39112.5%
Business64120.5%
Education59018.9%
Literature & Languages1254.0%
Liberal Arts & History1835.9%
Visual & Performing Arts692.2%
Communications682.2%
Arts & Humanities2367.6%
Total3,121100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Brenham

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brenham

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Brenham are males with 2 vehicles (1,041, accounting for 32.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,295, making up 27.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brenham
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle178 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle815 (25.3%)1,789 (47.7%)
2 Vehicles1,041 (32.3%)1,295 (34.5%)
3 Vehicles701 (21.7%)517 (13.8%)
4 Vehicles256 (7.9%)121 (3.2%)
5 or more Vehicles237 (7.3%)29 (0.8%)
Total3,228 (100.0%)3,751 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Brenham

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Brenham are 5 to 9 minutes (2,267 commuters, 33.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,362 commuters, 20.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (966 commuters, 14.2%).
Commute Time in Brenham
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4606.8%
5 to 9 Minutes2,26733.3%
10 to 14 Minutes1,36220.0%
15 to 19 Minutes96614.2%
20 to 24 Minutes1672.5%
25 to 29 Minutes1412.1%
30 to 34 Minutes5788.5%
35 to 39 Minutes791.2%
40 to 44 Minutes711.0%
45 to 59 Minutes3435.0%
60 to 89 Minutes2233.3%
90 or more Minutes1562.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Brenham

The most common commute times in Brenham are 5 to 9 minutes (950 commuters, 29.2%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,317 commuters, 37.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Brenham
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes155 (4.8%)305 (8.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes950 (29.2%)1,317 (37.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes765 (23.5%)597 (16.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes331 (10.2%)635 (17.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes86 (2.6%)81 (2.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes69 (2.1%)72 (2.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes433 (13.3%)145 (4.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes28 (0.9%)51 (1.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes31 (0.9%)40 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes138 (4.2%)205 (5.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes153 (4.7%)70 (2.0%)
90 or more Minutes116 (3.6%)40 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brenham

The most frequent times of departure to work in Brenham are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (776, 23.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (990, 27.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brenham
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM118 (3.6%)33 (0.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM84 (2.6%)18 (0.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM284 (8.7%)120 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM329 (10.1%)144 (4.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM331 (10.2%)276 (7.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM776 (23.8%)413 (11.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM507 (15.6%)990 (27.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM234 (7.2%)573 (16.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM46 (1.4%)131 (3.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM82 (2.5%)102 (2.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM52 (1.6%)80 (2.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM55 (1.7%)53 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM223 (6.9%)474 (13.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM134 (4.1%)151 (4.2%)
Total3,255 (100.0%)3,558 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Brenham

Occupancy by Ownership in Brenham

Of the total 6,668 dwellings in Brenham, owner-occupied units account for 3,815 (57.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,853 (42.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Brenham
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,81557.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,85342.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units6,668100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Brenham

Occupancy by Household Size in Brenham
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,53438.0%
2-Person Household2,28834.3%
3-Person Household6299.4%
4+ Person Household1,21718.2%
Total Housing Units6,668100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brenham

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brenham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household929 (36.7%)1,605 (63.3%)
2-Person Household1,626 (71.1%)662 (28.9%)
3-Person Household272 (43.2%)357 (56.8%)
4+ Person Household988 (81.2%)229 (18.8%)
Total Housing Units3,815 (57.2%)2,853 (42.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brenham

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brenham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School357 (60.1%)237 (39.9%)
High School Diploma1,092 (61.2%)693 (38.8%)
College/Associate Degree1,132 (50.5%)1,111 (49.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,234 (60.3%)812 (39.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brenham

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brenham
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,54623.2%
35 to 44 Years1,00915.1%
45 to 54 Years84812.7%
55 to 64 Years1,20518.1%
65 to 74 Years1,01315.2%
75 to 84 Years80712.1%
85 Years and Over2403.6%
Total6,668100.0%

Housing Finances in Brenham

Median Income by Occupancy in Brenham

Median Income by Occupancy in Brenham
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,815 (57.2%)$68,662
Renter-Occupied2,853 (42.8%)$30,586
Average6,668 (100.0%)$52,664

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brenham

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brenham
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00022 (0.6%)112 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99917 (0.4%)56 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999228 (6.0%)581 (20.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999150 (3.9%)147 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99975 (2.0%)282 (9.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999334 (8.7%)371 (13.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999521 (13.7%)203 (7.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999671 (17.6%)601 (21.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999616 (16.2%)230 (8.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999713 (18.7%)177 (6.2%)
$150,000 or more468 (12.3%)93 (3.3%)
Total3,815 (100.0%)2,853 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brenham

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brenham
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300204 (5.3%)96 (3.4%)
$300 to $499893 (23.4%)299 (10.5%)
$500 to $799713 (18.7%)618 (21.7%)
$800 to $999202 (5.3%)289 (10.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499684 (17.9%)941 (33.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999650 (17.0%)244 (8.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499290 (7.6%)56 (2.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999141 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more38 (1.0%)73 (2.6%)
Total3,815 (100.0%)2,853 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Brenham

Housing Structures in Brenham

Housing Structures in Brenham
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,09061.3%
Single Unit, Attached951.4%
2 Unit Apartments2984.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4176.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1702.5%
10 or more Apartments1,02515.4%
Mobile Home / Other5738.6%
Total6,668100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brenham

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brenham
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,248 (79.4%)842 (20.6%)
Single Unit, Attached50 (52.6%)45 (47.4%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)298 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)417 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments17 (10.0%)153 (90.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)1,025 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other500 (87.3%)73 (12.7%)
Total3,815 (57.2%)2,853 (42.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brenham

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brenham
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)336 (11.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms45 (1.2%)708 (24.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,218 (31.9%)1,528 (53.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,768 (46.3%)183 (6.4%)
8 or more Rooms784 (20.5%)98 (3.4%)
Total3,815 (100.0%)2,853 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brenham

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brenham
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,518 (39.8%)587 (20.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas51 (1.3%)23 (0.8%)
Electricity2,234 (58.6%)2,134 (74.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used12 (0.3%)109 (3.8%)
Total3,815 (100.0%)2,853 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Brenham

Household Vehicle Usage in Brenham
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle61 (1.6%)556 (19.5%)
1 Vehicle1,208 (31.7%)1,852 (64.9%)
2 Vehicles1,591 (41.7%)292 (10.2%)
3 or more Vehicles955 (25.0%)153 (5.4%)
Total3,815 (100.0%)2,853 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Brenham

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Brenham

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,8311,984
Median Property Value$172,900$211,400
Median Household Income$49,782$407
Monthly Housing Costs$441$38
Real Estate Taxes$1,734$69

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brenham

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brenham
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000150 (8.2%)96 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999278 (15.2%)143 (7.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,186 (64.8%)1,205 (60.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999203 (11.1%)494 (24.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9997 (0.4%)46 (2.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9997 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,831 (100.0%)1,984 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brenham

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brenham
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00039 (2.1%)37 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999350 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999244 (13.3%)103 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999292 (16.0%)90 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999220 (12.0%)229 (11.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999289 (15.8%)451 (22.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999336 (18.3%)327 (16.5%)
$150,000 or more61 (3.3%)377 (19.0%)
Total1,831 (100.0%)1,984 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brenham

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brenham
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x663 (36.2%)81,429 (4,104.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x263 (14.4%)597 (30.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x147 (8.0%)797 (40.2%)
4.0x or more736 (40.2%)214 (10.8%)
Total1,831 (100.0%)1,984 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brenham

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brenham
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800156 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499628 (34.3%)95 (4.8%)
$800 to $1,499978 (53.4%)221 (11.1%)
Total1,831 (100.0%)1,984 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Brenham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brenham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brenham
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,129 (81.8%)251 (18.2%)
6 to 18 Years2,889 (87.2%)424 (12.8%)
19 to 25 Years1,882 (71.1%)764 (28.9%)
26 to 34 Years1,314 (85.2%)229 (14.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,363 (82.2%)295 (17.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,464 (91.2%)141 (8.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,557 (86.0%)254 (14.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,329 (99.8%)3 (0.2%)
75 Years and older1,430 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,357 (85.9%)2,361 (14.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brenham

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brenham
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,129 (81.8%)251 (18.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,889 (87.2%)424 (12.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,882 (71.1%)764 (28.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brenham

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brenham
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,226 (72.3%)851 (27.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,120 (87.9%)291 (12.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,487 (92.4%)205 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,001 (90.4%)213 (9.6%)
$100,000 and over4,392 (90.3%)474 (9.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brenham

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brenham
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6543 (39.4%)677 (49.1%)
6 to 18 Years1,441 (43.5%)1,939 (58.5%)
19 to 25 Years287 (10.8%)1,719 (65.0%)
25 to 34 Years180 (11.7%)1,134 (73.5%)
35 to 44 Years173 (10.4%)1,274 (76.8%)
45 to 54 Years483 (30.1%)1,285 (80.1%)
55 to 64 Years292 (16.1%)1,355 (74.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,256 (94.3%)754 (56.6%)
75 Years and over1,430 (100.0%)1,004 (70.2%)
Total6,085 (36.4%)11,141 (66.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brenham

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brenham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years131 (8.1%)77 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years55 (2.9%)359 (13.1%)
35 to 64 Years387 (16.8%)344 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years135 (22.4%)142 (19.5%)
75 Years and over284 (49.3%)437 (51.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Brenham

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Brenham: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years20 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years122 (5.3%)122 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years84 (13.9%)3 (0.4%)
75 Years and over177 (30.7%)89 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Brenham: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)77 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)128 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years103 (4.5%)94 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)21 (2.9%)
75 Years and over32 (5.6%)51 (6.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Brenham: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years131 (8.1%)77 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years35 (1.9%)233 (8.5%)
35 to 64 Years32 (1.4%)119 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years15 (2.5%)10 (1.4%)
75 Years and over54 (9.4%)145 (17.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Brenham: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)77 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years19 (1.0%)88 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years129 (5.6%)154 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years52 (8.6%)118 (16.2%)
75 Years and over187 (32.5%)354 (41.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Brenham: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)77 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years19 (1.0%)15 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years102 (4.4%)97 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over44 (7.6%)106 (12.4%)

Technology Access in Brenham

Computing Device Access in Brenham

Computing Device Access in Brenham
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,37765.6%
Smartphone5,28679.3%
Tablet3,31949.8%
No Computing Device91313.7%
Total6,668100.0%

Internet Access in Brenham

Internet Access in Brenham
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3,91358.7%
Cellular Data Only1,04515.7%
Satellite Internet67510.1%
No Internet1,35120.3%
Total6,668100.0%

Brenham Summary

Brenham, Texas is a city located in Washington County, Texas, United States. It is the county seat of Washington County and is located about halfway between Houston and Austin. The population of Brenham was 15,716 at the 2010 census, making it the 19th-largest city in the state of Texas.

History

Brenham was founded in 1844 by Dr. Richard Fox Brenham, a physician from Virginia. He named the city after his hometown of Brenham, Virginia. The city was incorporated in 1858 and was the county seat of Washington County.
Brenham was an important center of trade and commerce in the 19th century. It was a major stop on the Chisholm Trail, and was the site of the first cotton gin in Texas. The city was also home to the first cotton mill in Texas, which was built in 1871.
Brenham was also an important center of education in the 19th century. The city was home to the first public school in Texas, which was established in 1848. The city was also home to the first college in Texas, which was established in 1851.

Geography

Brenham is located in the rolling hills of Central Texas, about halfway between Houston and Austin. The city is situated at the intersection of U.S. Highway 290 and State Highway 36. The city is located at the confluence of the Brazos and Little Brazos Rivers.
The climate in Brenham is characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). The average annual precipitation is 37.5 inches (95 cm).

Economy

Brenham is a major center of commerce and industry in Central Texas. The city is home to several major employers, including Blue Bell Creameries, the largest ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Other major employers in the city include the Brenham Independent School District, the Washington County Hospital, and the Brenham State Supported Living Center.
The city is also home to several major retail outlets, including Walmart, Lowe’s, and Home Depot. The city is also home to several major restaurants, including Whataburger, Sonic Drive-In, and Chili’s.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Brenham was 15,716. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 17.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 16.3% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.3% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Brenham?
Total Population of Brenham is 17,655.
What is the Total Male Population of Brenham?
Total Male Population of Brenham is 8,161.
What is the Total Female Population of Brenham?
Total Female Population of Brenham is 9,494.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Brenham?
There are 85.96 Males per 100 Females in Brenham.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Brenham?
There are 116.33 Females per 100 Males in Brenham.
What is the Median Population Age in Brenham?
Median Population Age in Brenham is 32.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Brenham
Average Family Size in Brenham is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Brenham
Average Household Size in Brenham is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Brenham?
Per Capita income in Brenham is $27,592.
What is the Median Family Income in Brenham?
Median Family Income in Brenham is $73,318.
What is the Median Household income in Brenham?
Median Household Income in Brenham is $52,664.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Brenham?
Income or Wage Gap in Brenham is 17.8%.
Women in Brenham earn 82.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Brenham?
Inequality or Gini Index in Brenham is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Brenham?
There are 7,649 People in the Labor Forcein in Brenham.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Brenham?
55.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Brenham.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Brenham?
Unemployment Rate in Brenham is 3.9%.