Brazoria County, TX

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Brazoria County Overview

374,600
TOTAL POPULATION
190,008
MALE POPULATION
184,592
FEMALE POPULATION
102.93
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.15
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,891
PER CAPITA INCOME
$106,243
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$91,972
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,379
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
183,378
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Brazoria County Area Codes

Race in Brazoria County

The most populous races in Brazoria County are White / Caucasian (218,834 | 58.4%), Hispanic or Latino (119,553 | 31.9%), and Black / African American (57,108 | 15.2%).
Race in Brazoria County
Race# Population% Population
Asian26,5917.1%
Black / African American57,10815.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific610.0%
Hispanic or Latino119,55331.9%
Native / Alaskan1,9200.5%
White / Caucasian218,83458.4%
Two or more Races49,36713.2%
Some other Race20,7195.5%
Total374,600100.0%

Ancestry in Brazoria County

The most populous ancestries reported in Brazoria County are Mexican (99,011 | 26.4%), German (34,264 | 9.1%), English (28,577 | 7.6%), Irish (25,716 | 6.9%), and American (16,932 | 4.5%), together accounting for 54.6% of all Brazoria County residents.
Ancestry in Brazoria County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,8030.5%
Alaska Native100.0%
Albanian670.0%
American16,9324.5%
Apache950.0%
Arab1,3230.4%
Argentinean390.0%
Armenian270.0%
Australian170.0%
Austrian5420.1%
Barbadian190.0%
Basque220.0%
Belgian2660.1%
Bhutanese9380.3%
Blackfeet880.0%
Bolivian80.0%
Brazilian1590.0%
British3,2670.9%
Bulgarian40.0%
Burmese1,8470.5%
Cajun3130.1%
Canadian5380.1%
Celtic60.0%
Central American5,0551.3%
Central American Indian4150.1%
Cherokee9610.3%
Chickasaw2280.1%
Chilean70.0%
Chippewa410.0%
Choctaw1450.0%
Colombian7600.2%
Comanche240.0%
Costa Rican2510.1%
Creek440.0%
Croatian1390.0%
Cuban8000.2%
Czech4,6411.2%
Czechoslovakian4610.1%
Danish5380.1%
Delaware160.0%
Dominican2100.1%
Dutch2,4140.6%
Dutch West Indian160.0%
Eastern European2800.1%
Ecuadorian3410.1%
Egyptian750.0%
English28,5777.6%
Ethiopian1100.0%
European4,8951.3%
Filipino6520.2%
Finnish1640.0%
French7,8492.1%
French Canadian7780.2%
German34,2649.1%
German Russian930.0%
Ghanaian1280.0%
Greek7540.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro1820.1%
Guatemalan8540.2%
Haitian4530.1%
Honduran7620.2%
Hungarian5840.2%
Icelander1630.0%
Indian (Asian)3,9801.1%
Indonesian1330.0%
Inupiat1030.0%
Iranian1180.0%
Iraqi1220.0%
Irish25,7166.9%
Iroquois130.0%
Israeli470.0%
Italian5,5461.5%
Jamaican3950.1%
Japanese1,2070.3%
Jordanian410.0%
Korean6,2331.7%
Laotian130.0%
Latvian380.0%
Lebanese2470.1%
Lithuanian2480.1%
Malaysian130.0%
Maltese360.0%
Mexican99,01126.4%
Mexican American Indian9230.3%
Mongolian380.0%
Native Hawaiian2840.1%
Navajo530.0%
Nicaraguan1790.1%
Nigerian1,5900.4%
Northern European6310.2%
Norwegian1,1090.3%
Okinawan50.0%
Osage370.0%
Pakistani1390.0%
Palestinian1250.0%
Panamanian1350.0%
Paraguayan590.0%
Pennsylvania German80.0%
Peruvian1020.0%
Pima140.0%
Polish3,8391.0%
Portuguese6110.2%
Potawatomi560.0%
Pueblo550.0%
Puerto Rican5,5781.5%
Romanian370.0%
Russian1,1700.3%
Salvadoran2,8740.8%
Samoan330.0%
Scandinavian5130.1%
Scotch-Irish3,1070.8%
Scottish4,0051.1%
Serbian140.0%
Sierra Leonean10.0%
Sioux100.0%
Slavic250.0%
Slovak2180.1%
Slovene410.0%
South African2020.1%
South American2,7880.7%
Spaniard1,3220.4%
Spanish7300.2%
Spanish American830.0%
Sri Lankan6,8311.8%
Subsaharan African4,4021.2%
Swedish1,3740.4%
Swiss6580.2%
Syrian580.0%
Thai6,5651.8%
Tongan140.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1890.1%
Turkish1490.0%
Ukrainian3790.1%
Venezuelan1,4720.4%
Vietnamese1500.0%
Welsh1,2860.3%
West Indian280.0%
Yaqui1110.0%
Yugoslavian20.0%
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Immigrants in Brazoria County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Brazoria County came from Latin America (26,327 | 7.0%), Central America (22,772 | 6.1%), Mexico (20,003 | 5.3%), Asia (18,554 | 5.0%), and South Eastern Asia (8,804 | 2.4%), together accounting for 25.8% of all Brazoria County residents.
Immigrants in Brazoria County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2,8590.8%
Albania310.0%
Argentina360.0%
Asia18,5545.0%
Australia240.0%
Bangladesh1310.0%
Barbados190.0%
Brazil1790.1%
Cambodia5240.1%
Cameroon4380.1%
Canada5620.2%
Caribbean1,3700.4%
Central America22,7726.1%
Chile60.0%
China2,4240.6%
Colombia3140.1%
Costa Rica2210.1%
Croatia40.0%
Cuba4340.1%
Czechoslovakia80.0%
Denmark120.0%
Dominican Republic1970.1%
Eastern Africa3250.1%
Eastern Asia3,3460.9%
Eastern Europe7570.2%
Ecuador1940.1%
Egypt2110.1%
El Salvador1,3390.4%
England2380.1%
Eritrea920.0%
Ethiopia1270.0%
Europe2,6180.7%
France4440.1%
Germany5760.2%
Greece360.0%
Guatemala3860.1%
Guyana1040.0%
Haiti2450.1%
Honduras6130.2%
Hong Kong60.0%
Hungary1450.0%
India4,4311.2%
Indonesia350.0%
Iran30.0%
Iraq1840.1%
Ireland50.0%
Israel370.0%
Italy710.0%
Jamaica3350.1%
Japan1560.0%
Jordan440.0%
Kenya480.0%
Korea7660.2%
Kuwait2600.1%
Latin America26,3277.0%
Latvia110.0%
Lebanon1180.0%
Malaysia530.0%
Mexico20,0035.3%
Middle Africa4790.1%
Nepal1670.0%
Netherlands190.0%
Nicaragua1630.0%
Nigeria1,5930.4%
Northern Africa2200.1%
Northern Europe5840.2%
Oceania320.0%
Pakistan5170.1%
Panama470.0%
Peru890.0%
Philippines4,4001.2%
Poland230.0%
Romania160.0%
Russia3240.1%
Saudi Arabia2360.1%
Scotland590.0%
Sierra Leone10.0%
Singapore50.0%
Somalia30.0%
South Africa2270.1%
South America2,1850.6%
South Central Asia5,3271.4%
South Eastern Asia8,8042.4%
Southern Europe1450.0%
Spain380.0%
Sri Lanka30.0%
Sweden130.0%
Switzerland670.0%
Syria210.0%
Taiwan3360.1%
Thailand340.0%
Trinidad and Tobago670.0%
Uganda190.0%
Ukraine850.0%
Uzbekistan750.0%
Venezuela1,2120.3%
Vietnam3,6381.0%
West Indies360.0%
Western Africa1,6040.4%
Western Asia1,0770.3%
Western Europe1,1060.3%
Zaire410.0%
Zimbabwe190.0%
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Sex and Age in Brazoria County

Sex and Age in Brazoria County

The most populous age groups in Brazoria County are 40 to 44 Years (14,534 | 7.6%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (14,678 | 8.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Brazoria County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12,439 (6.6%)11,777 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years14,450 (7.6%)13,031 (7.1%)
10 to 14 Years14,292 (7.5%)14,173 (7.7%)
15 to 19 Years13,744 (7.2%)12,827 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years11,835 (6.2%)10,790 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years12,336 (6.5%)11,482 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years13,778 (7.2%)13,295 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Years14,526 (7.6%)14,678 (8.0%)
40 to 44 Years14,534 (7.6%)12,713 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years13,254 (7.0%)12,376 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years12,278 (6.5%)11,394 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years12,186 (6.4%)11,763 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years9,297 (4.9%)9,527 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years8,104 (4.3%)8,532 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years5,822 (3.1%)6,223 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years3,407 (1.8%)4,134 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years2,389 (1.3%)2,289 (1.2%)
85 Years and over1,337 (0.7%)3,588 (1.9%)
Total190,008 (100.0%)184,592 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Brazoria County

Median Family Size in Brazoria County

The median family size in Brazoria County is 3.37 persons per family, with married-couple families (72,486 | 77.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.44 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6,837 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.99 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Brazoria County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple72,486 (77.6%)3.44
Single Male/Father6,837 (7.3%)2.99
Single Female/Mother14,116 (15.1%)3.21
Total Families93,439 (100.0%)3.37

Median Household Size in Brazoria County

The median household size in Brazoria County is 2.85 persons per household, with married-couple households (72,486 | 57.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.45 persons per household. non-family households (33,825 | 26.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Brazoria County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple72,486 (57.0%)3.45
Single Male/Father6,837 (5.4%)3.37
Single Female/Mother14,116 (11.1%)3.38
Non-family33,825 (26.6%)1.21
Total Households127,264 (100.0%)2.85

Household Size by Marriage Status in Brazoria County

Out of a total of 127,264 households in Brazoria County, 93,439 (73.4%) are family households, while 33,825 (26.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 33,304, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 27,874.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Brazoria County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-27,874 (21.9%)
2-Person Households33,304 (26.2%)5,379 (4.2%)
3-Person Households22,534 (17.7%)437 (0.3%)
4-Person Households22,521 (17.7%)51 (0.0%)
5-Person Households9,630 (7.6%)29 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3,782 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,668 (1.3%)55 (0.0%)
Total93,439 (73.4%)33,825 (26.6%)

Female Fertility in Brazoria County

Fertility by Age in Brazoria County

Average fertility rate in Brazoria County is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 85.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 60.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Brazoria County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years16 (0.3%)1.0
20 to 34 years3,033 (60.0%)85.0
35 to 50 years2,005 (39.7%)48.0
Total5,054 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brazoria County

71.3% of women with births (5,054) in Brazoria County 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 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brazoria County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,911 (63.0%)1,122 (37.0%)
35 to 50 years1,692 (84.4%)313 (15.6%)
Total3,604 (71.3%)1,450 (28.7%)

Fertility by Education in Brazoria County

Average fertility rate in Brazoria County is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 91.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 34.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Brazoria County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School316 (6.2%)21.0
High School Diploma825 (16.3%)47.0
College or Associate's Degree1,563 (30.9%)54.0
Bachelor's Degree1,724 (34.1%)91.0
Graduate Degree626 (12.4%)67.0
Total5,054 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brazoria County

28.7% of women with births in Brazoria County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 84.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 75.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brazoria County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School77 (24.4%)239 (75.6%)
High School Diploma637 (77.2%)188 (22.8%)
College or Associate's Degree914 (58.5%)649 (41.5%)
Bachelor's Degree1,446 (83.9%)278 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree527 (84.2%)99 (15.8%)
Total3,604 (71.3%)1,450 (28.7%)

Income in Brazoria County

Income Overview in Brazoria County

Per Capita Income in Brazoria County is $39,891, while median incomes of families and households are $106,243 and $91,972 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income374,600$39,891
Median Family Income93,439$106,243
Mean Family Income93,439$129,693
Median Household Income127,264$91,972
Mean Household Income127,264$115,494
Income Deficit93,439$10,379
Wage / Income Gap (%)374,60034.93%
Wage / Income Gap ($)374,60065.07¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index374,6000.42

Earnings by Sex in Brazoria County

Average Earnings in Brazoria County are $52,832, $63,244 for men and $41,154 for women, a difference of 34.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Brazoria County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male102,173 (54.2%)$63,244
Female86,395 (45.8%)$41,154
Total188,568 (100.0%)$52,832

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brazoria County

The most common earnings brackets in Brazoria County are $100,000+ for men (26,863 | 26.3%) and $100,000+ for women (11,807 | 13.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brazoria County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,992 (2.9%)4,411 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,934 (1.9%)2,361 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,420 (2.4%)2,838 (3.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,794 (1.8%)2,028 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,726 (2.7%)3,137 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,654 (1.6%)2,717 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,453 (1.4%)2,396 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,227 (1.2%)2,034 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,947 (1.9%)2,801 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,150 (2.1%)2,402 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,075 (4.0%)5,139 (5.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9996,000 (5.9%)5,552 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,558 (3.5%)4,121 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,773 (3.7%)4,240 (4.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,678 (3.6%)3,226 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,521 (3.5%)2,303 (2.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,720 (7.6%)7,802 (9.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9997,931 (7.8%)6,096 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,757 (14.4%)8,984 (10.4%)
$100,000+26,863 (26.3%)11,807 (13.7%)
Total102,173 (100.0%)86,395 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brazoria County

Average earnings in Brazoria County are $69,985 for men and $47,460 for women, a difference of 32.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $105,946, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $44,207. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $87,129, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,508.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brazoria County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$44,207$21,508
High School Diploma$58,628$30,290
College or Associate's Degree$71,383$41,577
Bachelor's Degree$83,169$64,398
Graduate Degree$105,946$87,129
Total$69,985$47,460

Family Income in Brazoria County

Family Income Brackets in Brazoria County

According to the Brazoria County family income data, there are 20,930 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 $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,121 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Brazoria County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,8692.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1211.2%
$15,000 to $24,9993,2703.5%
$25,000 to $34,9994,1114.4%
$35,000 to $49,9996,7287.2%
$50,000 to $74,99912,89513.8%
$75,000 to $99,99912,98813.9%
$100,000 to $149,99920,93022.4%
$150,000 to $199,99913,73614.7%
$200,000+15,79116.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brazoria County

7+ person families (1,392 | 1.5%) account for the highest median family income in Brazoria County with $153,522 per family, while 2-person families (35,871 | 38.4%) have the highest median income of $44,068 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brazoria County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families35,871 (38.4%)$88,135
3-Person Families21,838 (23.4%)$103,701
4-Person Families21,481 (23.0%)$125,228
5-Person Families9,193 (9.8%)$123,228
6-Person Families3,664 (3.9%)$111,727
7+ Person Families1,392 (1.5%)$153,522
Total93,439 (100.0%)$106,243

Family Income by Number of Earners in Brazoria County

The median family income in Brazoria County is $106,243, with families comprising 3+ earners (10,765) having the highest median family income of $164,456, while families with no earners (9,952) have the lowest median family income of $52,901, accounting for 11.5% and 10.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Brazoria County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners9,952 (10.6%)$52,901
1 Earner31,782 (34.0%)$74,880
2 Earners40,940 (43.8%)$137,062
3+ Earners10,765 (11.5%)$164,456
Total93,439 (100.0%)$106,243

Household Income in Brazoria County

Household Income Brackets in Brazoria County

With 26,089 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Brazoria County, accounting for 20.5% of all households. In contrast, only 2,673 households (2.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Brazoria County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,4362.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992,6732.1%
$15,000 to $24,9996,4905.1%
$25,000 to $34,9997,7636.1%
$35,000 to $49,99910,9458.6%
$50,000 to $74,99919,47115.3%
$75,000 to $99,99917,43513.7%
$100,000 to $149,99926,08920.5%
$150,000 to $199,99915,65312.3%
$200,000+17,18113.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Brazoria County

The median household income in Brazoria County is $91,972, with the highest median household income of $109,988 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 47,433 households (37.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,072, with 4,001 households (3.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Brazoria County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,001 (3.1%)$49,072
25 to 44 Years49,138 (38.6%)$101,165
45 to 64 Years47,433 (37.3%)$109,988
65+ Years26,692 (21.0%)$60,264
Total127,264 (100.0%)$91,972

Poverty in Brazoria County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brazoria County

With 6.5% poverty level for males and 8.6% for females among the residents of Brazoria County, 16 and 17 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 797 males (12.9%) and 2,116 females (13.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brazoria County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years729 (5.9%)1,240 (10.6%)
5 Years246 (8.8%)257 (12.1%)
6 to 11 Years1,417 (8.1%)1,425 (8.8%)
12 to 14 Years696 (8.3%)935 (11.0%)
15 Years167 (6.9%)248 (9.1%)
16 and 17 Years797 (12.9%)423 (7.6%)
18 to 24 Years1,576 (10.0%)2,116 (13.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,332 (5.7%)2,063 (8.3%)
35 to 44 Years905 (3.5%)2,306 (8.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,209 (5.2%)1,447 (6.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,059 (5.3%)1,321 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years833 (6.1%)1,187 (8.1%)
75 Years and over550 (8.0%)787 (8.2%)
Total11,516 (6.5%)15,755 (8.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brazoria County

According to the poverty statistics in Brazoria County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.5% of males and 93.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brazoria County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11,646 (94.1%)10,445 (89.4%)
5 Years2,538 (91.2%)1,862 (87.9%)
6 to 11 Years16,006 (91.9%)14,818 (91.2%)
12 to 14 Years7,684 (91.7%)7,603 (89.0%)
15 Years2,260 (93.1%)2,471 (90.9%)
16 and 17 Years5,387 (87.1%)5,107 (92.3%)
18 to 24 Years14,223 (90.0%)13,213 (86.2%)
25 to 34 Years22,073 (94.3%)22,665 (91.7%)
35 to 44 Years25,267 (96.5%)25,053 (91.6%)
45 to 54 Years21,998 (94.8%)22,315 (93.9%)
55 to 64 Years18,998 (94.7%)19,914 (93.8%)
65 to 74 Years12,715 (93.9%)13,391 (91.9%)
75 Years and over6,309 (92.0%)8,815 (91.8%)
Total167,104 (93.5%)167,672 (91.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brazoria County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Brazoria County show that 3.4% or 2,482 of the total 72,486 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 6.1%, comprising of 385 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.2%, which includes 1,143 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brazoria County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children35,039 (96.8%)1,143 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children28,692 (96.8%)939 (3.2%)
3 or 4 Children5,901 (93.9%)385 (6.1%)
5 or more Children372 (96.1%)15 (3.9%)
Total70,004 (96.6%)2,482 (3.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brazoria County

According to the poverty data in Brazoria County, 5.1% or 352 single-father households and 18.9% or 2,669 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 194 households (6.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 households (60.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brazoria County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children122 (4.2%)374 (7.9%)
1 or 2 Children194 (6.0%)1,615 (20.8%)
3 or 4 Children36 (5.6%)656 (40.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)24 (60.0%)
Total352 (5.1%)2,669 (18.9%)

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

The poverty data for Brazoria County shows that 2,482 of the married-couple family households (3.4%) and 3,021 of the single-parent households (14.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 385 households (6.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 692 household (30.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brazoria County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,143 (3.2%)496 (6.5%)
1 or 2 Children939 (3.2%)1,809 (16.5%)
3 or 4 Children385 (6.1%)692 (30.8%)
5 or more Children15 (3.9%)24 (25.5%)
Total2,482 (3.4%)3,021 (14.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Brazoria County

Employment by Class of Employer in Brazoria County

Among the 171,722 employed individuals in Brazoria County, private company employees (118,645 | 69.1%), local government employees (14,057 | 8.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (11,039 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Brazoria County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees118,64569.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,9082.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9,5145.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations11,0396.4%
Local Government Employees14,0578.2%
State Government Employees8,6645.1%
Federal Government Employees4,6842.7%
Unpaid Family Workers2110.1%
Total171,722100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Brazoria County

According to the labor force statistics for Brazoria County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (289,240), 63.4% or 183,378 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 8,435 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 80.4% or 21,767 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.9% or 1,522 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Brazoria County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6,369 (29.8%)1,522 (23.9%)
20 to 24 Years15,249 (67.4%)1,174 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Years19,126 (80.3%)1,109 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years21,767 (80.4%)892 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years45,161 (80.0%)1,039 (2.3%)
45 to 54 Years38,653 (78.4%)1,005 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years17,650 (73.7%)777 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years10,880 (57.8%)446 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years7,056 (24.6%)494 (7.0%)
75 Years and over1,372 (8.0%)25 (1.8%)
Total183,378 (63.4%)8,435 (4.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brazoria County

According to labor force statistics for Brazoria County, 76.8% of individuals (153,152) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (199,417) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 5,360 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 88.5% or 57,038 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.2% or 721 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brazoria County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School11,628 (56.3%)1,280 (6.2%)
High School Diploma32,126 (67.4%)2,002 (4.2%)
College / Associate Degree52,454 (78.7%)2,866 (4.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher57,038 (88.5%)1,096 (1.7%)
Total153,152 (76.8%)6,980 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Brazoria County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brazoria County are Management (20,206 | 11.6%), Community & Social Service (17,718 | 10.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (13,922 | 8.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (13,095 | 7.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (11,738 | 6.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Brazoria County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brazoria County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (78.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (70.4%), and Computers & Mathematics (68.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (77.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.5%), and Health Technologists (75.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Brazoria County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management12,122 (60.0%)8,084 (40.0%)
Business & Financial4,303 (42.4%)5,835 (57.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science9,214 (70.4%)3,881 (29.6%)
Computers & Mathematics2,426 (68.0%)1,140 (32.0%)
Architecture & Engineering5,270 (78.5%)1,446 (21.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,518 (54.0%)1,295 (46.0%)
Community & Social Service 5,703 (32.2%)12,015 (67.8%)
Education, Arts & Media920 (48.2%)990 (51.8%)
Legal Services & Support433 (30.5%)988 (69.5%)
Education Instruction & Library2,603 (22.2%)9,135 (77.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,747 (65.9%)902 (34.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,276 (23.5%)10,646 (76.5%)
Health Technologists2,424 (24.9%)7,304 (75.1%)
Total (Category)34,618 (46.1%)40,461 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)94,347 (54.1%)79,983 (45.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Brazoria County are Food Preparation & Serving (7,573 | 4.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,875 | 2.8%), Security & Protection (4,382 | 2.5%), Healthcare Support (4,110 | 2.4%), and Personal Care & Service (3,196 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Brazoria County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Brazoria County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (79.8%), Security & Protection (72.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (63.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.6%), Personal Care & Service (75.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (63.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Brazoria County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support755 (18.4%)3,355 (81.6%)
Security & Protection3,191 (72.8%)1,191 (27.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,173 (63.3%)680 (36.7%)
Law Enforcement2,018 (79.8%)511 (20.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,750 (36.3%)4,823 (63.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,711 (55.6%)2,164 (44.4%)
Personal Care & Service790 (24.7%)2,406 (75.3%)
Total (Category)10,197 (42.2%)13,939 (57.8%)
Total (Overall)94,347 (54.1%)79,983 (45.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Brazoria County are Office & Administration (18,432 | 10.6%), and Sales & Related (14,793 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Brazoria County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Brazoria County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7,360 (49.7%)7,433 (50.2%)
Office & Administration4,370 (23.7%)14,062 (76.3%)
Total (Category)11,730 (35.3%)21,495 (64.7%)
Total (Overall)94,347 (54.1%)79,983 (45.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Brazoria County are Construction & Extraction (13,252 | 7.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,417 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (406 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Brazoria County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Brazoria County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry361 (88.9%)45 (11.1%)
Construction & Extraction12,743 (96.2%)509 (3.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6,179 (96.3%)238 (3.7%)
Total (Category)19,283 (96.1%)792 (4.0%)
Total (Overall)94,347 (54.1%)79,983 (45.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Brazoria County are Production (10,917 | 6.3%), Transportation (5,894 | 3.4%), and Material Moving (5,004 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Brazoria County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Brazoria County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production9,462 (86.7%)1,455 (13.3%)
Transportation4,805 (81.5%)1,089 (18.5%)
Material Moving4,252 (85.0%)752 (15.0%)
Total (Category)18,519 (84.9%)3,296 (15.1%)
Total (Overall)94,347 (54.1%)79,983 (45.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Brazoria County

Employment Industries in Brazoria County

The major employment industries in Brazoria County include Health Care & Social Assistance (24,651 | 14.1%), Manufacturing (21,579 | 12.4%), Construction (18,993 | 10.9%), Educational Services (17,980 | 10.3%), and Retail Trade (15,113 | 8.7%).
Employment Industries in Brazoria County

Employment Industries by Sex in Brazoria County

The Brazoria County industries that see more men than women are Construction (89.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (86.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (74.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.8%), Educational Services (72.5%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (59.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Brazoria County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting570 (66.0%)293 (34.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,989 (86.1%)321 (13.9%)
Construction16,936 (89.2%)2,057 (10.8%)
Manufacturing16,071 (74.5%)5,508 (25.5%)
Wholesale Trade2,494 (69.1%)1,113 (30.9%)
Retail Trade7,255 (48.0%)7,858 (52.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing5,714 (74.9%)1,912 (25.1%)
Utilities1,737 (69.8%)752 (30.2%)
Information994 (54.9%)817 (45.1%)
Finance & Insurance2,804 (41.0%)4,034 (59.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,810 (54.1%)1,534 (45.9%)
Professional & Scientific5,987 (50.2%)5,932 (49.8%)
Enterprise Management108 (50.5%)106 (49.5%)
Administrative & Support4,640 (64.5%)2,548 (35.4%)
Educational Services4,945 (27.5%)13,035 (72.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,729 (23.2%)18,922 (76.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation758 (40.4%)1,119 (59.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,920 (49.2%)5,079 (50.8%)
Public Administration4,561 (54.9%)3,752 (45.1%)
Total94,347 (54.1%)79,983 (45.9%)

Education in Brazoria County

School Enrollment in Brazoria County

The most common levels of schooling among the 101,457 students in Brazoria County are high school (23,498 | 23.2%), middle school (22,082 | 21.8%), and elementary school (21,806 | 21.5%).
School Enrollment in Brazoria County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6,0656.0%
Kindergarten5,3335.3%
Elementary School21,80621.5%
Middle School22,08221.8%
High School23,49823.2%
College / Undergraduate18,67918.4%
Graduate / Professional3,9943.9%
Total101,457100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brazoria County

Out of a total of 101,457 students who are enrolled in schools in Brazoria County, 11,870 (11.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 89,587 (88.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,255 (50.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 15,421 (93.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brazoria County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,193 (49.3%)2,255 (50.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old23,113 (87.7%)3,239 (12.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds25,958 (92.8%)2,011 (7.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds15,421 (93.8%)1,016 (6.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,411 (92.0%)560 (8.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7,018 (84.7%)1,271 (15.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5,006 (89.4%)596 (10.6%)
35 Years and over4,491 (83.3%)898 (16.7%)
Total89,587 (88.3%)11,870 (11.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brazoria County

Business (16,011 | 19.8%), science & technology (11,261 | 13.9%), engineering (10,712 | 13.2%), education (8,859 | 10.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (6,126 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 81,024 individuals in Brazoria County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brazoria County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,8043.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6,1267.6%
Physical & Health Sciences4,3545.4%
Psychology3,6724.5%
Social Sciences3,4604.3%
Engineering10,71213.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,0491.3%
Science & Technology11,26113.9%
Business16,01119.8%
Education8,85910.9%
Literature & Languages1,8592.3%
Liberal Arts & History2,4933.1%
Visual & Performing Arts1,7442.1%
Communications2,0142.5%
Arts & Humanities4,6065.7%
Total81,024100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Brazoria County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brazoria County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Brazoria County are males with 2 vehicles (43,007, accounting for 46.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (34,028, making up 54.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brazoria County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,296 (1.4%)818 (1.0%)
1 Vehicle12,178 (13.1%)12,921 (16.5%)
2 Vehicles43,007 (46.1%)34,028 (43.4%)
3 Vehicles22,744 (24.4%)18,791 (24.0%)
4 Vehicles9,189 (9.8%)8,087 (10.3%)
5 or more Vehicles4,926 (5.3%)3,669 (4.7%)
Total93,340 (100.0%)78,314 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Brazoria County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Brazoria County are 30 to 34 minutes (25,774 commuters, 16.4%), 45 to 59 minutes (20,134 commuters, 12.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (17,981 commuters, 11.5%).
Commute Time in Brazoria County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,3241.5%
5 to 9 Minutes11,3927.3%
10 to 14 Minutes16,97910.8%
15 to 19 Minutes16,77010.7%
20 to 24 Minutes17,98111.5%
25 to 29 Minutes9,4456.0%
30 to 34 Minutes25,77416.4%
35 to 39 Minutes7,5234.8%
40 to 44 Minutes10,1146.5%
45 to 59 Minutes20,13412.8%
60 to 89 Minutes14,0629.0%
90 or more Minutes4,2852.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Brazoria County

The most common commute times in Brazoria County are 30 to 34 minutes (14,965 commuters, 17.4%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (10,809 commuters, 15.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Brazoria County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes934 (1.1%)1,390 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,389 (6.3%)6,003 (8.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes8,583 (10.0%)8,396 (11.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes8,434 (9.8%)8,336 (11.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes8,650 (10.0%)9,331 (13.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes5,291 (6.1%)4,154 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes14,965 (17.4%)10,809 (15.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes4,568 (5.3%)2,955 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes6,125 (7.1%)3,989 (5.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes11,713 (13.6%)8,421 (11.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes9,119 (10.6%)4,943 (7.0%)
90 or more Minutes2,351 (2.7%)1,934 (2.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brazoria County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Brazoria County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (13,533, 15.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (10,826, 15.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brazoria County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM8,127 (9.4%)2,559 (3.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8,125 (9.4%)1,950 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7,450 (8.6%)3,979 (5.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM13,533 (15.7%)8,110 (11.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM8,372 (9.7%)7,985 (11.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM11,092 (12.9%)10,826 (15.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,499 (7.5%)9,492 (13.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM7,143 (8.3%)8,000 (11.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,449 (2.8%)3,443 (4.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,250 (3.8%)3,802 (5.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,593 (1.8%)1,978 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM474 (0.5%)992 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,835 (3.3%)3,914 (5.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,180 (6.0%)3,631 (5.1%)
Total86,122 (100.0%)70,661 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Brazoria County

Occupancy by Ownership in Brazoria County

Of the total 127,264 dwellings in Brazoria County, owner-occupied units account for 94,249 (74.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 33,015 (25.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Brazoria County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units94,24974.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units33,01525.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units127,264100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Brazoria County

Occupancy by Household Size in Brazoria County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household27,87421.9%
2-Person Household38,68330.4%
3-Person Household22,97118.0%
4+ Person Household37,73629.6%
Total Housing Units127,264100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brazoria County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brazoria County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household15,415 (55.3%)12,459 (44.7%)
2-Person Household30,287 (78.3%)8,396 (21.7%)
3-Person Household17,604 (76.6%)5,367 (23.4%)
4+ Person Household30,943 (82.0%)6,793 (18.0%)
Total Housing Units94,249 (74.1%)33,015 (25.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brazoria County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brazoria County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7,482 (68.4%)3,449 (31.6%)
High School Diploma18,016 (66.2%)9,186 (33.8%)
College/Associate Degree32,387 (72.5%)12,301 (27.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher36,364 (81.8%)8,079 (18.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brazoria County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brazoria County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years24,29819.1%
35 to 44 Years28,84122.7%
45 to 54 Years24,90119.6%
55 to 64 Years22,53217.7%
65 to 74 Years16,92913.3%
75 to 84 Years6,9175.4%
85 Years and Over2,8462.2%
Total127,264100.0%

Housing Finances in Brazoria County

Median Income by Occupancy in Brazoria County

Median Income by Occupancy in Brazoria County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied94,249 (74.1%)$109,529
Renter-Occupied33,015 (25.9%)$59,467
Average127,264 (100.0%)$91,972

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brazoria County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brazoria County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,057 (1.1%)1,003 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999716 (0.8%)688 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,101 (1.2%)1,532 (4.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,559 (1.7%)1,337 (4.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,661 (1.8%)1,939 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,373 (4.6%)3,414 (10.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,040 (7.5%)3,933 (11.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,976 (12.7%)7,505 (22.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,357 (13.1%)5,076 (15.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99921,650 (23.0%)4,491 (13.6%)
$150,000 or more30,759 (32.6%)2,097 (6.4%)
Total94,249 (100.0%)33,015 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brazoria County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brazoria County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004,626 (4.9%)302 (0.9%)
$300 to $4998,829 (9.4%)607 (1.8%)
$500 to $79912,201 (13.0%)2,633 (8.0%)
$800 to $9996,795 (7.2%)3,780 (11.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49913,942 (14.8%)13,095 (39.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99914,236 (15.1%)7,311 (22.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49912,976 (13.8%)2,817 (8.5%)
$2,500 to $2,9999,671 (10.3%)1,068 (3.2%)
$3,000 or more10,973 (11.6%)213 (0.6%)
Total94,249 (100.0%)33,015 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Brazoria County

Housing Structures in Brazoria County

Housing Structures in Brazoria County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached94,47774.2%
Single Unit, Attached2,2251.8%
2 Unit Apartments5310.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,5911.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,2622.6%
10 or more Apartments13,66310.7%
Mobile Home / Other11,5159.0%
Total127,264100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brazoria County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brazoria County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached84,078 (89.0%)10,399 (11.0%)
Single Unit, Attached1,410 (63.4%)815 (36.6%)
2 Unit Apartments176 (33.2%)355 (66.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments15 (0.9%)1,576 (99.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments159 (4.9%)3,103 (95.1%)
10 or more Apartments13 (0.1%)13,650 (99.9%)
Mobile Home / Other8,398 (72.9%)3,117 (27.1%)
Total94,249 (74.1%)33,015 (25.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brazoria County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brazoria County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room535 (0.6%)842 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,909 (2.0%)9,059 (27.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms24,782 (26.3%)15,713 (47.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms37,150 (39.4%)5,694 (17.2%)
8 or more Rooms29,873 (31.7%)1,707 (5.2%)
Total94,249 (100.0%)33,015 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brazoria County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brazoria County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas51,229 (54.3%)6,696 (20.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4,434 (4.7%)575 (1.7%)
Electricity37,139 (39.4%)25,180 (76.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene224 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke106 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels434 (0.5%)68 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used683 (0.7%)496 (1.5%)
Total94,249 (100.0%)33,015 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Brazoria County

Household Vehicle Usage in Brazoria County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,199 (1.3%)2,237 (6.8%)
1 Vehicle17,241 (18.3%)15,930 (48.2%)
2 Vehicles44,434 (47.1%)11,254 (34.1%)
3 or more Vehicles31,375 (33.3%)3,594 (10.9%)
Total94,249 (100.0%)33,015 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Brazoria County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Brazoria County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units36,85357,396
Median Property Value$200,000$286,800
Median Household Income$75,746$23,384
Monthly Housing Costs$639$10,835
Real Estate Taxes$2,752$1,916

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brazoria County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brazoria County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,637 (9.9%)1,883 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9995,092 (13.8%)1,653 (2.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99918,590 (50.4%)27,718 (48.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9997,671 (20.8%)21,972 (38.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,254 (3.4%)3,188 (5.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999239 (0.6%)574 (1.0%)
$1,000,000 or more370 (1.0%)408 (0.7%)
Total36,853 (100.0%)57,396 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brazoria County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brazoria County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,312 (3.6%)692 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,226 (8.7%)461 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,708 (7.3%)1,095 (1.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,629 (12.6%)1,665 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,376 (17.3%)2,411 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,992 (13.6%)5,600 (9.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,235 (16.9%)7,365 (12.8%)
$150,000 or more7,375 (20.0%)15,415 (26.9%)
Total36,853 (100.0%)57,396 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brazoria County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brazoria County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x16,147 (43.8%)132,534 (230.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x6,712 (18.2%)25,849 (45.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,259 (11.6%)15,831 (27.6%)
4.0x or more9,211 (25.0%)6,699 (11.7%)
Total36,853 (100.0%)57,396 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brazoria County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brazoria County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8006,343 (17.2%)39 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,4994,820 (13.1%)2,237 (3.9%)
$800 to $1,49923,396 (63.5%)2,439 (4.3%)
Total36,853 (100.0%)57,396 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Brazoria County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brazoria County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brazoria County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years27,293 (93.6%)1,856 (6.4%)
6 to 18 Years66,385 (90.3%)7,135 (9.7%)
19 to 25 Years22,478 (75.4%)7,339 (24.6%)
26 to 34 Years34,241 (78.6%)9,341 (21.4%)
35 to 44 Years44,544 (83.3%)8,953 (16.7%)
45 to 54 Years39,733 (84.9%)7,053 (15.1%)
55 to 64 Years35,201 (85.4%)6,034 (14.6%)
65 to 74 Years27,538 (97.9%)588 (2.1%)
75 Years and older16,376 (99.5%)85 (0.5%)
Total313,789 (86.6%)48,384 (13.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brazoria County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brazoria County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born27,293 (93.6%)1,856 (6.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen66,385 (90.3%)7,135 (9.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen22,478 (75.4%)7,339 (24.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brazoria County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brazoria County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00018,482 (76.8%)5,577 (23.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99931,163 (76.7%)9,465 (23.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99938,673 (78.4%)10,651 (21.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99942,102 (83.6%)8,255 (16.4%)
$100,000 and over183,005 (92.7%)14,341 (7.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brazoria County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brazoria County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 67,698 (26.4%)20,264 (69.5%)
6 to 18 Years17,039 (23.2%)51,708 (70.3%)
19 to 25 Years2,826 (9.5%)20,134 (67.5%)
25 to 34 Years3,419 (7.8%)31,764 (72.9%)
35 to 44 Years4,221 (7.9%)42,455 (79.4%)
45 to 54 Years3,310 (7.1%)37,432 (80.0%)
55 to 64 Years4,705 (11.4%)32,022 (77.7%)
65 to 74 Years26,071 (92.7%)14,910 (53.0%)
75 Years and over16,102 (97.8%)8,438 (51.3%)
Total85,391 (23.6%)259,127 (71.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brazoria County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brazoria County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years65 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,798 (4.8%)989 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years2,007 (5.1%)1,833 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years5,955 (8.6%)6,339 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years4,392 (32.4%)3,866 (26.5%)
75 Years and over3,042 (44.4%)4,950 (51.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Brazoria County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Brazoria County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years65 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years208 (0.6%)208 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years477 (1.2%)168 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,500 (2.2%)1,004 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,370 (17.5%)923 (6.3%)
75 Years and over1,731 (25.2%)1,982 (20.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Brazoria County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years236 (0.6%)168 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years566 (1.5%)378 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years852 (1.2%)1,251 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years810 (6.0%)539 (3.7%)
75 Years and over689 (10.1%)783 (8.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Brazoria County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,492 (4.0%)587 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,097 (2.8%)1,060 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,001 (2.9%)2,025 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years798 (5.9%)773 (5.3%)
75 Years and over763 (11.1%)1,643 (17.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Brazoria County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years233 (0.6%)158 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years278 (0.7%)269 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,061 (4.4%)3,750 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,138 (15.8%)2,695 (18.5%)
75 Years and over1,771 (25.8%)3,494 (36.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Brazoria County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years515 (1.4%)119 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years302 (0.8%)260 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,325 (1.9%)1,294 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years404 (3.0%)389 (2.7%)
75 Years and over852 (12.4%)1,285 (13.4%)

Technology Access in Brazoria County

Computing Device Access in Brazoria County

Computing Device Access in Brazoria County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop105,65183.0%
Smartphone117,62792.4%
Tablet88,88069.8%
No Computing Device5,2764.2%
Total127,264100.0%

Internet Access in Brazoria County

Internet Access in Brazoria County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet780.1%
Broadband Home94,70074.4%
Cellular Data Only15,81412.4%
Satellite Internet11,4899.0%
No Internet10,5428.3%
Total127,264100.0%

Brazoria County Summary

Brazoria County is located in the southeastern part of Texas, along the Gulf Coast. It is part of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area and is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. The county seat is Angleton, and the largest city is Pearland. As of the 2010 census, the population was 313,166.

History

Brazoria County was established in 1836 and is named for the Brazos River, which forms its western boundary. The county was originally part of Austin's colony and was part of the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas. After Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836, the county was organized and named Brazoria.
The county was the site of several battles during the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of Velasco and the Battle of San Jacinto. During the Civil War, Brazoria County was part of the Third Military District of Texas and was home to several Confederate units.

Geography

Brazoria County covers an area of 1,609 square miles and is located in the southeastern part of Texas, along the Gulf Coast. It is bordered by Galveston County to the north, Matagorda County to the west, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south and east. The county is divided into four distinct regions: the coastal plains, the Brazos River valley, the Gulf Coast, and the prairies.
The coastal plains are located along the Gulf Coast and are characterized by flat terrain and sandy soils. The Brazos River valley is located in the northern part of the county and is characterized by rolling hills and fertile soils. The Gulf Coast is located along the southern part of the county and is characterized by marshlands and estuaries. The prairies are located in the western part of the county and are characterized by flat terrain and sandy soils.

Economy

Brazoria County has a diverse economy that is driven by the oil and gas industry, manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. The county is home to several major oil and gas companies, including Chevron, Shell, and ExxonMobil. Manufacturing is also a major part of the economy, with companies such as Dow Chemical and BASF having a presence in the county.
Agriculture is also an important part of the economy, with crops such as cotton, corn, and soybeans being grown in the county. Tourism is also a major part of the economy, with the county being home to several popular attractions, such as the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge and the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Brazoria County was 313,166. The population is made up of a diverse mix of ethnicities, with the largest groups being White (63.2%), Hispanic or Latino (25.3%), and African American (7.2%). The median household income in the county is $63,945, and the median home value is $164,400.

Conclusion

Brazoria County is a diverse and rapidly growing county located in the southeastern part of Texas, along the Gulf Coast. The county is home to a diverse economy that is driven by the oil and gas industry, manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. The population of the county is made up of a diverse mix of ethnicities, with the largest groups being White, Hispanic or Latino, and African American. The county is home to several popular attractions, such as the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge and the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Brazoria County?
Total Population of Brazoria County is 374,600.
What is the Total Male Population of Brazoria County?
Total Male Population of Brazoria County is 190,008.
What is the Total Female Population of Brazoria County?
Total Female Population of Brazoria County is 184,592.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Brazoria County?
There are 102.93 Males per 100 Females in Brazoria County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Brazoria County?
There are 97.15 Females per 100 Males in Brazoria County.
What is the Median Population Age in Brazoria County?
Median Population Age in Brazoria County is 36.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Brazoria County
Average Family Size in Brazoria County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Brazoria County
Average Household Size in Brazoria County is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Brazoria County?
Per Capita income in Brazoria County is $39,891.
What is the Median Family Income in Brazoria County?
Median Family Income in Brazoria County is $106,243.
What is the Median Household income in Brazoria County?
Median Household Income in Brazoria County is $91,972.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Brazoria County?
Income or Wage Gap in Brazoria County is 34.9%.
Women in Brazoria County earn 65.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Brazoria County?
Family Income Deficit in Brazoria County is $10,379.
Families that are below poverty line in Brazoria County earn $10,379 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Brazoria County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Brazoria County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Brazoria County?
There are 183,378 People in the Labor Forcein in Brazoria County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Brazoria County?
63.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Brazoria County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Brazoria County?
Unemployment Rate in Brazoria County is 4.6%.