Brazos County, TX

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Brazos County Overview

234,548
TOTAL POPULATION
118,812
MALE POPULATION
115,736
FEMALE POPULATION
102.66
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.41
FEMALES / 100 MALES
26.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,499
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,969
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,562
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,689
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
120,119
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Brazos County Area Codes

Race in Brazos County

The most populous races in Brazos County are White / Caucasian (164,847 | 70.3%), Hispanic or Latino (61,695 | 26.3%), and Black / African American (25,596 | 10.9%).
Race in Brazos County
Race# Population% Population
Asian13,8115.9%
Black / African American25,59610.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific2180.1%
Hispanic or Latino61,69526.3%
Native / Alaskan1,0490.4%
White / Caucasian164,84770.3%
Two or more Races21,1019.0%
Some other Race7,9263.4%
Total234,548100.0%

Ancestry in Brazos County

The most populous ancestries reported in Brazos County are Mexican (51,556 | 22.0%), German (31,968 | 13.6%), English (20,169 | 8.6%), Irish (17,732 | 7.6%), and American (7,645 | 3.3%), together accounting for 55.0% of all Brazos County residents.
Ancestry in Brazos County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1610.1%
African1,0300.4%
Alaska Native680.0%
Alaskan Athabascan70.0%
Albanian730.0%
Alsatian30.0%
American7,6453.3%
Apache540.0%
Arab1,3800.6%
Argentinean2720.1%
Armenian620.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac50.0%
Australian1100.1%
Austrian2340.1%
Bahamian270.0%
Bangladeshi100.0%
Basque390.0%
Belgian1810.1%
Belizean70.0%
Bhutanese6100.3%
Blackfeet860.0%
Bolivian6540.3%
Brazilian2220.1%
British1,5760.7%
British West Indian150.0%
Bulgarian100.0%
Burmese1,9300.8%
Cajun1220.1%
Canadian2660.1%
Celtic310.0%
Central American2,0540.9%
Central American Indian2750.1%
Cherokee4120.2%
Chickasaw990.0%
Chilean290.0%
Chinese140.0%
Choctaw2410.1%
Colombian7600.3%
Comanche950.0%
Costa Rican2490.1%
Creek640.0%
Croatian2180.1%
Crow150.0%
Cuban1,0610.4%
Czech4,1961.8%
Czechoslovakian3930.2%
Danish6430.3%
Dominican1210.1%
Dutch1,4100.6%
Dutch West Indian340.0%
Eastern European2530.1%
Ecuadorian690.0%
Egyptian1560.1%
English20,1698.6%
Ethiopian190.0%
European4,4961.9%
Filipino4340.2%
Finnish990.0%
French5,6782.4%
French American Indian60.0%
French Canadian6100.3%
German31,96813.6%
German Russian580.0%
Ghanaian330.0%
Greek4720.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro2490.1%
Guatemalan8310.4%
Guyanese530.0%
Haitian590.0%
Hmong180.0%
Honduran3640.2%
Hungarian2320.1%
Icelander430.0%
Indian (Asian)4,1991.8%
Indonesian1030.0%
Iranian3990.2%
Iraqi190.0%
Irish17,7327.6%
Iroquois30.0%
Israeli650.0%
Italian6,5022.8%
Jamaican690.0%
Japanese2250.1%
Jordanian820.0%
Kenyan440.0%
Korean1,3390.6%
Laotian3170.1%
Latvian370.0%
Lebanese3380.1%
Lithuanian1510.1%
Malaysian500.0%
Mexican51,55622.0%
Mexican American Indian5530.2%
Mongolian1630.1%
Native Hawaiian300.0%
Navajo280.0%
New Zealander60.0%
Nicaraguan340.0%
Nigerian5450.2%
Northern European1910.1%
Norwegian1,5120.6%
Okinawan10.0%
Ottawa170.0%
Pakistani400.0%
Palestinian1640.1%
Panamanian1130.1%
Pennsylvania German510.0%
Peruvian2130.1%
Polish4,3621.9%
Portuguese3230.1%
Potawatomi60.0%
Pueblo460.0%
Puerto Rican1,0470.4%
Puget Sound Salish40.0%
Romanian750.0%
Russian7120.3%
Salvadoran4630.2%
Samoan550.0%
Scandinavian9140.4%
Scotch-Irish1,9950.9%
Scottish3,9011.7%
Seminole400.0%
Serbian410.0%
Sioux490.0%
Slavic370.0%
Slovak270.0%
Slovene1200.1%
Somali350.0%
South African150.0%
South American3,0001.3%
South American Indian220.0%
Spaniard5970.3%
Spanish6570.3%
Sri Lankan1,0760.5%
Subsaharan African1,8280.8%
Sudanese380.0%
Swedish1,8210.8%
Swiss1900.1%
Syrian1000.0%
Thai4,1071.8%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian240.0%
Turkish3330.1%
Ukrainian2650.1%
Uruguayan2790.1%
Venezuelan7240.3%
Vietnamese5450.2%
Welsh1,0680.5%
West Indian220.0%
Yugoslavian460.0%
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Immigrants in Brazos County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Brazos County came from Latin America (15,109 | 6.4%), Central America (12,899 | 5.5%), Mexico (11,682 | 5.0%), Asia (10,259 | 4.4%), and Eastern Asia (4,463 | 1.9%), together accounting for 23.2% of all Brazos County residents.
Immigrants in Brazos County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan790.0%
Africa1,1030.5%
Argentina2230.1%
Asia10,2594.4%
Australia1160.1%
Austria130.0%
Bangladesh7460.3%
Belgium70.0%
Bolivia70.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina300.0%
Brazil1250.1%
Cabo Verde240.0%
Cameroon420.0%
Canada2410.1%
Caribbean5130.2%
Central America12,8995.5%
Chile40.0%
China2,9621.3%
Colombia4570.2%
Congo400.0%
Costa Rica1070.1%
Croatia230.0%
Cuba1550.1%
Czechoslovakia430.0%
Denmark540.0%
Dominican Republic160.0%
Eastern Africa1380.1%
Eastern Asia4,4631.9%
Eastern Europe4780.2%
Ecuador310.0%
Egypt1560.1%
El Salvador2750.1%
England1800.1%
Europe1,7810.8%
France2220.1%
Germany2770.1%
Ghana750.0%
Greece620.0%
Guatemala5340.2%
Guyana1120.1%
Haiti690.0%
Honduras1650.1%
Hong Kong520.0%
India2,0290.9%
Indonesia3050.1%
Iran2040.1%
Iraq1240.1%
Israel510.0%
Italy210.0%
Jamaica200.0%
Japan2340.1%
Jordan820.0%
Kenya440.0%
Korea1,2670.5%
Kuwait170.0%
Laos90.0%
Latin America15,1096.4%
Lebanon360.0%
Malaysia1300.1%
Mexico11,6825.0%
Middle Africa820.0%
Morocco450.0%
Nepal1250.1%
Netherlands290.0%
Nicaragua550.0%
Nigeria4080.2%
Northern Africa2670.1%
Northern Europe5640.2%
Norway170.0%
Oceania1910.1%
Pakistan2260.1%
Panama810.0%
Peru390.0%
Philippines4070.2%
Poland980.0%
Romania640.0%
Russia1640.1%
Saudi Arabia870.0%
Scotland1100.1%
Singapore230.0%
Somalia160.0%
South Africa780.0%
South America1,6970.7%
South Central Asia3,4421.5%
South Eastern Asia1,5130.6%
Southern Europe1910.1%
Spain1080.1%
Sri Lanka330.0%
Sweden260.0%
Syria350.0%
Taiwan4560.2%
Thailand360.0%
Trinidad and Tobago240.0%
Turkey2410.1%
Ukraine560.0%
Uruguay580.0%
Venezuela6180.3%
Vietnam5000.2%
Western Africa5170.2%
Western Asia7380.3%
Western Europe5480.2%
Zimbabwe210.0%
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Sex and Age in Brazos County

Sex and Age in Brazos County

The most populous age groups in Brazos County are 20 to 24 Years (24,196 | 20.4%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (20,876 | 18.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Brazos County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,671 (5.6%)6,462 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years6,775 (5.7%)6,918 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years6,447 (5.4%)5,982 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years13,605 (11.5%)13,495 (11.7%)
20 to 24 Years24,196 (20.4%)20,876 (18.0%)
25 to 29 Years9,868 (8.3%)9,003 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Years8,021 (6.8%)7,726 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Years7,827 (6.6%)6,558 (5.7%)
40 to 44 Years5,812 (4.9%)6,353 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years5,251 (4.4%)5,293 (4.6%)
50 to 54 Years4,970 (4.2%)5,017 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years4,983 (4.2%)5,261 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years4,300 (3.6%)4,549 (3.9%)
65 to 69 Years3,768 (3.2%)3,788 (3.3%)
70 to 74 Years2,642 (2.2%)3,300 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years1,744 (1.5%)2,114 (1.8%)
80 to 84 Years1,078 (0.9%)1,421 (1.2%)
85 Years and over854 (0.7%)1,620 (1.4%)
Total118,812 (100.0%)115,736 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Brazos County

Median Family Size in Brazos County

The median family size in Brazos County is 3.15 persons per family, with married-couple families (33,465 | 71.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.2 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,836 | 8.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.81 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Brazos County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple33,465 (71.0%)3.20
Single Male/Father3,836 (8.1%)2.81
Single Female/Mother9,809 (20.8%)3.12
Total Families47,110 (100.0%)3.15

Median Household Size in Brazos County

The median household size in Brazos County is 2.51 persons per household, with single female/mother households (9,809 | 11.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.3 persons per household. non-family households (39,179 | 45.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.63 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Brazos County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple33,465 (38.8%)3.23
Single Male/Father3,836 (4.4%)3.23
Single Female/Mother9,809 (11.4%)3.30
Non-family39,179 (45.4%)1.63
Total Households86,289 (100.0%)2.51

Household Size by Marriage Status in Brazos County

Out of a total of 86,289 households in Brazos County, 47,110 (54.6%) are family households, while 39,179 (45.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 19,997, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 26,122.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Brazos County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-26,122 (30.3%)
2-Person Households19,997 (23.2%)7,943 (9.2%)
3-Person Households10,407 (12.1%)2,399 (2.8%)
4-Person Households9,323 (10.8%)2,193 (2.5%)
5-Person Households4,241 (4.9%)365 (0.4%)
6-Person Households2,200 (2.5%)110 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households942 (1.1%)47 (0.1%)
Total47,110 (54.6%)39,179 (45.4%)

Female Fertility in Brazos County

Fertility by Age in Brazos County

Average fertility rate in Brazos County is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Brazos County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years87 (2.8%)6.0
20 to 34 years2,378 (76.3%)63.0
35 to 50 years652 (20.9%)34.0
Total3,117 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brazos County

60.3% of women with births (3,117) in Brazos County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 47.1% 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 12.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brazos County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years51 (58.6%)36 (41.4%)
20 to 34 years1,258 (52.9%)1,120 (47.1%)
35 to 50 years569 (87.3%)83 (12.7%)
Total1,880 (60.3%)1,237 (39.7%)

Fertility by Education in Brazos County

Average fertility rate in Brazos County is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 63.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 33.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Brazos County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School446 (14.3%)56.0
High School Diploma747 (24.0%)63.0
College or Associate's Degree1,055 (33.9%)37.0
Bachelor's Degree428 (13.7%)29.0
Graduate Degree441 (14.1%)57.0
Total3,117 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brazos County

39.7% of women with births in Brazos County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 71.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brazos County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School129 (28.9%)317 (71.1%)
High School Diploma402 (53.8%)345 (46.2%)
College or Associate's Degree494 (46.8%)561 (53.2%)
Bachelor's Degree413 (96.5%)15 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree441 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,880 (60.3%)1,237 (39.7%)

Income in Brazos County

Income Overview in Brazos County

Per Capita Income in Brazos County is $32,499, while median incomes of families and households are $83,969 and $57,562 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income234,548$32,499
Median Family Income47,110$83,969
Mean Family Income47,110$112,669
Median Household Income86,289$57,562
Mean Household Income86,289$84,652
Income Deficit47,110$11,689
Wage / Income Gap (%)234,54828.58%
Wage / Income Gap ($)234,54871.42¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index234,5480.52

Earnings by Sex in Brazos County

Average Earnings in Brazos County are $29,234, $34,266 for men and $24,474 for women, a difference of 28.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Brazos County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male73,431 (53.8%)$34,266
Female63,125 (46.2%)$24,474
Total136,556 (100.0%)$29,234

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brazos County

The most common earnings brackets in Brazos County are $100,000+ for men (10,195 | 13.9%) and $2,499 or less for women (6,416 | 10.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brazos County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less6,137 (8.4%)6,416 (10.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,854 (5.2%)3,963 (6.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,741 (5.1%)3,811 (6.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,952 (4.0%)3,283 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,818 (3.8%)3,295 (5.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,429 (3.3%)2,562 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,950 (2.7%)2,207 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,060 (1.4%)1,970 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,027 (2.8%)2,002 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,530 (3.5%)2,601 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,786 (5.2%)4,256 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,129 (5.6%)4,093 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,631 (4.9%)2,423 (3.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,006 (4.1%)2,826 (4.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,775 (3.8%)2,939 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,881 (2.6%)1,846 (2.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9995,109 (7.0%)3,571 (5.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,565 (4.9%)2,118 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,856 (8.0%)3,640 (5.8%)
$100,000+10,195 (13.9%)3,303 (5.2%)
Total73,431 (100.0%)63,125 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brazos County

Average earnings in Brazos County are $55,456 for men and $37,137 for women, a difference of 33.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,424, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,806. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,537, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $16,421.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brazos County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,806$16,421
High School Diploma$39,844$28,450
College or Associate's Degree$48,165$33,724
Bachelor's Degree$67,359$48,345
Graduate Degree$80,424$56,537
Total$55,456$37,137

Family Income in Brazos County

Family Income Brackets in Brazos County

According to the Brazos County family income data, there are 8,998 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,319 families (2.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Brazos County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,0264.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991,3192.8%
$15,000 to $24,9992,5445.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992,7795.9%
$35,000 to $49,9994,4759.5%
$50,000 to $74,9997,91416.8%
$75,000 to $99,9996,21913.2%
$100,000 to $149,9998,99819.1%
$150,000 to $199,9994,99410.6%
$200,000+5,79512.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brazos County

4-person families (8,781 | 18.6%) account for the highest median family income in Brazos County with $106,963 per family, while 2-person families (21,462 | 45.6%) have the highest median income of $38,572 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brazos County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families21,462 (45.6%)$77,144
3-Person Families10,118 (21.5%)$80,391
4-Person Families8,781 (18.6%)$106,963
5-Person Families3,919 (8.3%)$93,524
6-Person Families1,987 (4.2%)$102,750
7+ Person Families843 (1.8%)$93,058
Total47,110 (100.0%)$83,969

Family Income by Number of Earners in Brazos County

The median family income in Brazos County is $83,969, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,380) having the highest median family income of $121,691, while families with no earners (5,388) have the lowest median family income of $50,634, accounting for 9.3% and 11.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Brazos County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners5,388 (11.4%)$50,634
1 Earner16,505 (35.0%)$57,760
2 Earners20,837 (44.2%)$109,252
3+ Earners4,380 (9.3%)$121,691
Total47,110 (100.0%)$83,969

Household Income in Brazos County

Household Income Brackets in Brazos County

With 13,547 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Brazos County, accounting for 15.7% of all households. In contrast, only 4,401 households (5.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Brazos County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009,31910.8%
$10,000 to $14,9994,4015.1%
$15,000 to $24,9997,4218.6%
$25,000 to $34,9998,3709.7%
$35,000 to $49,9999,31910.8%
$50,000 to $74,99913,54715.7%
$75,000 to $99,9999,75111.3%
$100,000 to $149,99911,56313.4%
$150,000 to $199,9995,7816.7%
$200,000+6,9038.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Brazos County

The median household income in Brazos County is $57,562, with the highest median household income of $82,905 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 23,123 households (26.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $21,469, with 18,589 households (21.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Brazos County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years18,589 (21.5%)$21,469
25 to 44 Years31,280 (36.2%)$67,954
45 to 64 Years23,123 (26.8%)$82,905
65+ Years13,297 (15.4%)$61,999
Total86,289 (100.0%)$57,562

Poverty in Brazos County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brazos County

With 23.4% poverty level for males and 25.2% for females among the residents of Brazos County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 15,178 males (57.0%) and 14,297 females (57.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brazos County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,541 (23.1%)1,308 (20.6%)
5 Years309 (21.1%)225 (14.9%)
6 to 11 Years1,492 (18.8%)1,938 (25.6%)
12 to 14 Years848 (23.0%)513 (13.7%)
15 Years354 (28.9%)112 (9.0%)
16 and 17 Years393 (16.1%)541 (22.3%)
18 to 24 Years15,178 (57.0%)14,297 (57.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,794 (10.6%)2,909 (17.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,072 (8.2%)2,118 (16.9%)
45 to 54 Years924 (9.3%)1,057 (10.4%)
55 to 64 Years843 (9.4%)1,155 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years385 (6.1%)619 (8.8%)
75 Years and over349 (9.9%)446 (9.0%)
Total25,482 (23.4%)27,238 (25.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brazos County

According to the poverty statistics in Brazos County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.9% of males and 91.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brazos County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,118 (76.9%)5,035 (79.4%)
5 Years1,157 (78.9%)1,282 (85.1%)
6 to 11 Years6,440 (81.2%)5,628 (74.4%)
12 to 14 Years2,836 (77.0%)3,228 (86.3%)
15 Years871 (71.1%)1,133 (91.0%)
16 and 17 Years2,047 (83.9%)1,887 (77.7%)
18 to 24 Years11,455 (43.0%)10,397 (42.1%)
25 to 34 Years15,079 (89.4%)13,430 (82.2%)
35 to 44 Years11,936 (91.8%)10,419 (83.1%)
45 to 54 Years9,039 (90.7%)9,084 (89.6%)
55 to 64 Years8,156 (90.6%)8,525 (88.1%)
65 to 74 Years5,937 (93.9%)6,395 (91.2%)
75 Years and over3,164 (90.1%)4,494 (91.0%)
Total83,235 (76.6%)80,937 (74.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brazos County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Brazos County show that 4.8% or 1,619 of the total 33,465 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 37.0%, comprising of 124 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.6%, which includes 451 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brazos County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children16,992 (97.4%)451 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children11,971 (95.4%)580 (4.6%)
3 or 4 Children2,672 (85.2%)464 (14.8%)
5 or more Children211 (63.0%)124 (37.0%)
Total31,846 (95.2%)1,619 (4.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brazos County

According to the poverty data in Brazos County, 21.8% or 835 single-father households and 32.9% or 3,228 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 596 households (27.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 123 households (94.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brazos County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children596 (27.7%)694 (21.2%)
1 or 2 Children197 (13.9%)1,588 (31.4%)
3 or 4 Children42 (21.8%)823 (60.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)123 (94.6%)
Total835 (21.8%)3,228 (32.9%)

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

The poverty data for Brazos County shows that 1,619 of the married-couple family households (4.8%) and 4,063 of the single-parent households (29.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 124 households (37.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 123 household (58.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brazos County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children451 (2.6%)1,290 (23.8%)
1 or 2 Children580 (4.6%)1,785 (27.6%)
3 or 4 Children464 (14.8%)865 (56.0%)
5 or more Children124 (37.0%)123 (58.9%)
Total1,619 (4.8%)4,063 (29.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Brazos County

Employment by Class of Employer in Brazos County

Among the 112,581 employed individuals in Brazos County, private company employees (67,914 | 60.3%), state government employees (18,759 | 16.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (7,441 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Brazos County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees67,91460.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,2802.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,9395.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations7,4416.6%
Local Government Employees7,0606.3%
State Government Employees18,75916.7%
Federal Government Employees1,8501.6%
Unpaid Family Workers3380.3%
Total112,581100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Brazos County

According to the labor force statistics for Brazos County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (192,807), 62.3% or 120,119 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 5,525 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 85.3% or 13,432 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.6% or 1,259 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Brazos County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8,073 (32.8%)1,259 (15.6%)
20 to 24 Years28,260 (62.7%)1,667 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years15,889 (84.2%)636 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Years13,432 (85.3%)443 (3.3%)
35 to 44 Years21,506 (81.0%)581 (2.7%)
45 to 54 Years16,199 (78.9%)470 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years6,802 (66.4%)184 (2.7%)
60 to 64 Years5,309 (60.0%)90 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years4,022 (29.8%)109 (2.7%)
75 Years and over548 (6.2%)34 (6.2%)
Total120,119 (62.3%)5,525 (4.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brazos County

According to labor force statistics for Brazos County, 78.5% of individuals (79,122) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (100,792) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 2,374 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 86.7% or 38,229 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.4% or 795 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brazos County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,141 (64.6%)376 (3.4%)
High School Diploma14,724 (70.8%)1,123 (5.4%)
College / Associate Degree19,033 (76.6%)969 (3.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher38,229 (86.7%)706 (1.6%)
Total79,122 (78.5%)3,024 (3.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Brazos County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brazos County are Community & Social Service (19,934 | 17.4%), Education Instruction & Library (15,106 | 13.2%), Management (10,775 | 9.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (8,987 | 7.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (7,099 | 6.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Brazos County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brazos County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.0%), Computers & Mathematics (76.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (72.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.6%), Legal Services & Support (73.5%), and Health Technologists (67.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Brazos County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,497 (60.3%)4,278 (39.7%)
Business & Financial1,819 (43.8%)2,339 (56.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6,484 (72.2%)2,503 (27.9%)
Computers & Mathematics2,988 (76.6%)914 (23.4%)
Architecture & Engineering1,699 (82.0%)374 (18.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,797 (59.7%)1,215 (40.3%)
Community & Social Service 8,709 (43.7%)11,225 (56.3%)
Education, Arts & Media661 (37.8%)1,088 (62.2%)
Legal Services & Support196 (26.5%)543 (73.5%)
Education Instruction & Library6,610 (43.8%)8,496 (56.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,242 (53.1%)1,098 (46.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,878 (26.5%)5,221 (73.6%)
Health Technologists1,515 (32.7%)3,112 (67.3%)
Total (Category)25,387 (49.8%)25,566 (50.2%)
Total (Overall)60,518 (53.0%)53,738 (47.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Brazos County are Food Preparation & Serving (7,084 | 6.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,737 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (3,635 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (2,778 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (2,307 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Brazos County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Brazos County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (73.2%), Security & Protection (69.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (67.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (78.6%), Personal Care & Service (75.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Brazos County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support593 (21.3%)2,185 (78.6%)
Security & Protection1,613 (69.9%)694 (30.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention858 (67.3%)417 (32.7%)
Law Enforcement755 (73.2%)277 (26.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,129 (44.2%)3,955 (55.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,073 (55.5%)1,664 (44.5%)
Personal Care & Service895 (24.6%)2,740 (75.4%)
Total (Category)8,303 (42.5%)11,238 (57.5%)
Total (Overall)60,518 (53.0%)53,738 (47.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Brazos County are Office & Administration (12,778 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (10,970 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Brazos County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Brazos County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5,231 (47.7%)5,739 (52.3%)
Office & Administration4,136 (32.4%)8,642 (67.6%)
Total (Category)9,367 (39.4%)14,381 (60.6%)
Total (Overall)60,518 (53.0%)53,738 (47.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Brazos County are Construction & Extraction (5,831 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,740 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (537 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Brazos County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Brazos County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry522 (97.2%)15 (2.8%)
Construction & Extraction5,737 (98.4%)94 (1.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,728 (99.6%)12 (0.4%)
Total (Category)8,987 (98.7%)121 (1.3%)
Total (Overall)60,518 (53.0%)53,738 (47.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Brazos County are Production (4,408 | 3.9%), Material Moving (3,505 | 3.1%), and Transportation (2,993 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Brazos County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Brazos County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,479 (78.9%)929 (21.1%)
Transportation2,245 (75.0%)748 (25.0%)
Material Moving2,750 (78.5%)755 (21.5%)
Total (Category)8,474 (77.7%)2,432 (22.3%)
Total (Overall)60,518 (53.0%)53,738 (47.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Brazos County

Employment Industries in Brazos County

The major employment industries in Brazos County include Educational Services (26,186 | 22.9%), Retail Trade (13,177 | 11.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,730 | 10.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (11,009 | 9.6%), and Construction (7,949 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Brazos County

Employment Industries by Sex in Brazos County

The Brazos County industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (93.4%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (89.8%), and Utilities (89.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.8%), Finance & Insurance (61.3%), and Educational Services (55.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Brazos County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting610 (68.6%)279 (31.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction958 (89.8%)109 (10.2%)
Construction7,025 (88.4%)924 (11.6%)
Manufacturing4,642 (71.6%)1,843 (28.4%)
Wholesale Trade1,437 (72.9%)533 (27.1%)
Retail Trade6,936 (52.6%)6,241 (47.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,698 (73.1%)995 (26.9%)
Utilities895 (89.0%)111 (11.0%)
Information950 (62.2%)578 (37.8%)
Finance & Insurance1,036 (38.7%)1,639 (61.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,462 (50.2%)1,452 (49.8%)
Professional & Scientific4,042 (55.5%)3,244 (44.5%)
Enterprise Management99 (93.4%)7 (6.6%)
Administrative & Support2,418 (59.2%)1,668 (40.8%)
Educational Services11,717 (44.8%)14,469 (55.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,834 (24.2%)8,896 (75.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,544 (57.7%)1,133 (42.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,987 (45.3%)6,022 (54.7%)
Public Administration1,777 (59.0%)1,236 (41.0%)
Total60,518 (53.0%)53,738 (47.0%)

Education in Brazos County

School Enrollment in Brazos County

The most common levels of schooling among the 95,379 students in Brazos County are college / undergraduate (48,764 | 51.1%), graduate / professional (11,179 | 11.7%), and elementary school (10,290 | 10.8%).
School Enrollment in Brazos County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,1143.3%
Kindergarten2,5962.7%
Elementary School10,29010.8%
Middle School9,70910.2%
High School9,72710.2%
College / Undergraduate48,76451.1%
Graduate / Professional11,17911.7%
Total95,379100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brazos County

Out of a total of 95,379 students who are enrolled in schools in Brazos County, 6,677 (7.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 88,702 (93.0%) 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 1,155 (53.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 32,388 (97.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brazos County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,022 (46.9%)1,155 (53.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old11,299 (90.8%)1,149 (9.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds10,901 (91.5%)1,009 (8.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6,324 (89.0%)783 (11.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds16,562 (95.2%)839 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds32,388 (97.4%)881 (2.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7,656 (93.8%)503 (6.2%)
35 Years and over2,505 (86.1%)403 (13.9%)
Total88,702 (93.0%)6,677 (7.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brazos County

Bio, nature & agricultural (8,256 | 14.5%), business (8,021 | 14.1%), engineering (6,271 | 11.0%), education (5,206 | 9.1%), and science & technology (4,946 | 8.7%) are the most common fields of study among 57,035 individuals in Brazos County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brazos County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,6604.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8,25614.5%
Physical & Health Sciences2,9425.2%
Psychology2,6874.7%
Social Sciences3,8996.8%
Engineering6,27111.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies9921.7%
Science & Technology4,9468.7%
Business8,02114.1%
Education5,2069.1%
Literature & Languages2,2694.0%
Liberal Arts & History2,4654.3%
Visual & Performing Arts1,3912.4%
Communications1,7973.2%
Arts & Humanities3,2335.7%
Total57,035100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Brazos County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brazos County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Brazos County are males with 2 vehicles (25,824, accounting for 44.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (20,525, making up 50.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brazos County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,488 (2.5%)1,390 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle11,769 (20.2%)14,179 (27.8%)
2 Vehicles25,824 (44.3%)20,525 (40.2%)
3 Vehicles11,896 (20.4%)9,830 (19.3%)
4 Vehicles5,161 (8.8%)4,023 (7.9%)
5 or more Vehicles2,151 (3.7%)1,099 (2.1%)
Total58,289 (100.0%)51,046 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Brazos County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Brazos County are 15 to 19 minutes (30,510 commuters, 29.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (24,714 commuters, 24.0%), and 20 to 24 minutes (13,899 commuters, 13.5%).
Commute Time in Brazos County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,0122.9%
5 to 9 Minutes12,76112.4%
10 to 14 Minutes24,71424.0%
15 to 19 Minutes30,51029.7%
20 to 24 Minutes13,89913.5%
25 to 29 Minutes3,7483.6%
30 to 34 Minutes7,1727.0%
35 to 39 Minutes8370.8%
40 to 44 Minutes8800.9%
45 to 59 Minutes1,9311.9%
60 to 89 Minutes1,9971.9%
90 or more Minutes1,3921.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Brazos County

The most common commute times in Brazos County are 15 to 19 minutes (16,168 commuters, 29.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (14,342 commuters, 29.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Brazos County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,627 (3.0%)1,385 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,644 (12.1%)6,117 (12.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes12,122 (22.2%)12,592 (26.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes16,168 (29.6%)14,342 (29.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes7,281 (13.3%)6,618 (13.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,113 (3.9%)1,635 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,112 (7.5%)3,060 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes481 (0.9%)356 (0.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes408 (0.7%)472 (1.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,469 (2.7%)462 (1.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,274 (2.3%)723 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes964 (1.8%)428 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brazos County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Brazos County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (9,919, 18.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (10,406, 21.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brazos County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,040 (3.7%)1,280 (2.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,450 (2.6%)645 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,644 (3.0%)1,495 (3.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,459 (6.3%)1,420 (2.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,034 (9.2%)4,111 (8.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6,911 (12.6%)6,413 (13.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM9,919 (18.1%)10,406 (21.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM7,417 (13.6%)5,521 (11.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,574 (4.7%)2,624 (5.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,740 (6.8%)4,337 (9.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,755 (3.2%)1,806 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,342 (2.5%)799 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,652 (6.7%)4,092 (8.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,726 (6.8%)3,241 (6.7%)
Total54,663 (100.0%)48,190 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Brazos County

Occupancy by Ownership in Brazos County

Of the total 86,289 dwellings in Brazos County, owner-occupied units account for 40,400 (46.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 45,889 (53.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Brazos County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units40,40046.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units45,88953.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units86,289100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Brazos County

Occupancy by Household Size in Brazos County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household26,12230.3%
2-Person Household27,94032.4%
3-Person Household12,80614.8%
4+ Person Household19,42122.5%
Total Housing Units86,289100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brazos County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brazos County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household8,198 (31.4%)17,924 (68.6%)
2-Person Household14,811 (53.0%)13,129 (47.0%)
3-Person Household5,958 (46.5%)6,848 (53.5%)
4+ Person Household11,433 (58.9%)7,988 (41.1%)
Total Housing Units40,400 (46.8%)45,889 (53.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brazos County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brazos County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,688 (55.3%)2,983 (44.7%)
High School Diploma6,483 (43.9%)8,270 (56.1%)
College/Associate Degree9,443 (34.0%)18,318 (66.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher20,786 (56.0%)16,318 (44.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brazos County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brazos County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years36,04941.8%
35 to 44 Years13,82016.0%
45 to 54 Years11,94513.8%
55 to 64 Years11,17813.0%
65 to 74 Years8,0609.3%
75 to 84 Years3,7404.3%
85 Years and Over1,4971.7%
Total86,289100.0%

Housing Finances in Brazos County

Median Income by Occupancy in Brazos County

Median Income by Occupancy in Brazos County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied40,400 (46.8%)$94,965
Renter-Occupied45,889 (53.2%)$34,682
Average86,289 (100.0%)$57,562

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brazos County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brazos County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,131 (2.8%)4,567 (10.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999377 (0.9%)3,228 (7.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999799 (2.0%)3,575 (7.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999598 (1.5%)2,548 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,196 (3.0%)3,064 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,171 (5.4%)6,162 (13.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,143 (7.8%)6,204 (13.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,300 (15.6%)7,239 (15.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,666 (14.0%)4,048 (8.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9998,152 (20.2%)3,447 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more10,867 (26.9%)1,807 (3.9%)
Total40,400 (100.0%)45,889 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brazos County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brazos County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,581 (3.9%)667 (1.5%)
$300 to $4993,522 (8.7%)877 (1.9%)
$500 to $7996,290 (15.6%)6,220 (13.6%)
$800 to $9993,899 (9.7%)9,627 (21.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4996,790 (16.8%)16,434 (35.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9997,940 (19.7%)7,133 (15.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,441 (11.0%)2,440 (5.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,790 (6.9%)821 (1.8%)
$3,000 or more3,147 (7.8%)620 (1.3%)
Total40,400 (100.0%)45,889 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Brazos County

Housing Structures in Brazos County

Housing Structures in Brazos County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached45,47952.7%
Single Unit, Attached4,0424.7%
2 Unit Apartments4,2314.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6,9678.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,2376.1%
10 or more Apartments15,09617.5%
Mobile Home / Other5,2376.1%
Total86,289100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brazos County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brazos County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached34,809 (76.5%)10,670 (23.5%)
Single Unit, Attached1,037 (25.7%)3,005 (74.3%)
2 Unit Apartments110 (2.6%)4,121 (97.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments330 (4.7%)6,637 (95.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments249 (4.8%)4,988 (95.3%)
10 or more Apartments268 (1.8%)14,828 (98.2%)
Mobile Home / Other3,597 (68.7%)1,640 (31.3%)
Total40,400 (46.8%)45,889 (53.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brazos County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brazos County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room248 (0.6%)2,027 (4.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms954 (2.4%)11,867 (25.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms12,009 (29.7%)20,910 (45.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms16,309 (40.4%)8,520 (18.6%)
8 or more Rooms10,880 (26.9%)2,565 (5.6%)
Total40,400 (100.0%)45,889 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brazos County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brazos County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas19,208 (47.5%)9,375 (20.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,204 (5.5%)681 (1.5%)
Electricity18,661 (46.2%)35,456 (77.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene10 (0.0%)23 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels161 (0.4%)20 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used156 (0.4%)334 (0.7%)
Total40,400 (100.0%)45,889 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Brazos County

Household Vehicle Usage in Brazos County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle639 (1.6%)4,126 (9.0%)
1 Vehicle8,902 (22.0%)22,027 (48.0%)
2 Vehicles20,102 (49.8%)12,588 (27.4%)
3 or more Vehicles10,757 (26.6%)7,148 (15.6%)
Total40,400 (100.0%)45,889 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Brazos County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Brazos County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units17,10423,296
Median Property Value$239,700$274,300
Median Household Income$73,842$7,234
Monthly Housing Costs$684$2,995
Real Estate Taxes$3,606$764

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brazos County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brazos County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,004 (11.7%)548 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,301 (7.6%)827 (3.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9997,651 (44.7%)12,211 (52.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,905 (22.8%)6,637 (28.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,374 (8.0%)2,165 (9.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999430 (2.5%)564 (2.4%)
$1,000,000 or more439 (2.6%)344 (1.5%)
Total17,104 (100.0%)23,296 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brazos County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brazos County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000947 (5.5%)193 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,868 (10.9%)561 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,239 (7.2%)725 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,339 (7.8%)932 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,385 (19.8%)1,804 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,915 (11.2%)2,915 (12.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,778 (16.2%)3,751 (16.1%)
$150,000 or more3,633 (21.2%)5,374 (23.1%)
Total17,104 (100.0%)23,296 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brazos County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brazos County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x6,104 (35.7%)108,818 (467.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,728 (16.0%)8,019 (34.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,654 (15.5%)6,877 (29.5%)
4.0x or more5,384 (31.5%)2,884 (12.4%)
Total17,104 (100.0%)23,296 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brazos County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brazos County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,064 (12.1%)113 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4991,310 (7.7%)832 (3.6%)
$800 to $1,49912,304 (71.9%)1,173 (5.0%)
Total17,104 (100.0%)23,296 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Brazos County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brazos County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brazos County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years15,179 (94.3%)924 (5.7%)
6 to 18 Years34,519 (90.4%)3,668 (9.6%)
19 to 25 Years53,673 (87.8%)7,461 (12.2%)
26 to 34 Years24,180 (84.3%)4,509 (15.7%)
35 to 44 Years20,040 (78.4%)5,531 (21.6%)
45 to 54 Years16,532 (82.5%)3,518 (17.5%)
55 to 64 Years16,604 (88.9%)2,075 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years13,283 (99.6%)53 (0.4%)
75 Years and older8,170 (96.7%)283 (3.4%)
Total202,180 (87.8%)28,022 (12.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brazos County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brazos County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born15,179 (94.3%)924 (5.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen34,519 (90.4%)3,668 (9.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen53,673 (87.8%)7,461 (12.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brazos County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brazos County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00035,774 (85.2%)6,240 (14.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99932,717 (83.0%)6,700 (17.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99929,609 (84.5%)5,449 (15.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99922,885 (87.4%)3,314 (12.7%)
$100,000 and over68,481 (93.0%)5,168 (7.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brazos County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brazos County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66,522 (40.5%)9,414 (58.5%)
6 to 18 Years11,126 (29.1%)24,824 (65.0%)
19 to 25 Years2,908 (4.8%)51,801 (84.7%)
25 to 34 Years2,771 (9.7%)22,251 (77.6%)
35 to 44 Years2,157 (8.4%)18,391 (71.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,960 (9.8%)15,322 (76.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,514 (13.5%)14,882 (79.7%)
65 to 74 Years12,446 (93.3%)9,326 (69.9%)
75 Years and over8,071 (95.5%)6,300 (74.5%)
Total50,475 (21.9%)172,511 (74.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brazos County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brazos County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (0.1%)94 (1.5%)
5 to 17 Years1,422 (8.4%)1,015 (6.1%)
18 to 34 Years3,030 (6.0%)2,988 (6.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,999 (9.4%)3,154 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,654 (26.2%)1,506 (21.5%)
75 Years and over1,623 (46.2%)2,496 (50.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Brazos County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Brazos County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)78 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years152 (0.9%)31 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years701 (1.4%)369 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years942 (2.9%)265 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years789 (12.5%)392 (5.6%)
75 Years and over948 (27.0%)786 (15.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Brazos County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (0.1%)94 (1.5%)
5 to 17 Years142 (0.8%)176 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years710 (1.4%)602 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,093 (3.4%)619 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years191 (3.0%)245 (3.5%)
75 Years and over306 (8.7%)425 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Brazos County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,269 (7.5%)794 (4.8%)
18 to 34 Years2,149 (4.3%)1,966 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years894 (2.8%)1,322 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years219 (3.5%)321 (4.6%)
75 Years and over313 (8.9%)534 (10.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Brazos County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years328 (1.9%)94 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years584 (1.2%)362 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,213 (3.8%)1,742 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years779 (12.3%)918 (13.1%)
75 Years and over957 (27.2%)1,904 (38.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Brazos County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years256 (1.5%)86 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years411 (0.8%)208 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years454 (1.4%)468 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years374 (5.9%)284 (4.1%)
75 Years and over375 (10.7%)625 (12.7%)

Technology Access in Brazos County

Computing Device Access in Brazos County

Computing Device Access in Brazos County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop72,25883.7%
Smartphone80,74193.6%
Tablet55,80164.7%
No Computing Device2,8433.3%
Total86,289100.0%

Internet Access in Brazos County

Internet Access in Brazos County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet570.1%
Broadband Home60,52170.1%
Cellular Data Only8,1879.5%
Satellite Internet7,2278.4%
No Internet13,70315.9%
Total86,289100.0%

Brazos County Summary

Brazos County, Texas is located in the east-central part of the state and is part of the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area. It is the 26th most populous county in Texas, with an estimated population of 226,609 in 2019. The county seat is Bryan, and the largest city is College Station.

History

Brazos County was established in 1841 and named after the Brazos River, which runs through the county. The county was originally part of the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas, and was part of the Stephen F. Austin colony. The county was organized in 1843, and the first county seat was Boonville. In 1846, the county seat was moved to Bryan, which was named after William Joel Bryan, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

Geography

Brazos County is located in east-central Texas, and is bordered by Robertson County to the north, Burleson County to the east, Grimes County to the south, and Washington and Madison counties to the west. The county covers an area of 1,069 square miles, and is part of the Brazos River Valley. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The county is home to several lakes, including Lake Bryan, Lake Somerville, and Lake Limestone.

Economy

Brazos County has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is home to several large employers, including Texas A&M University, Sanderson Farms, and the Bryan-College Station Medical Center. Agriculture is a major part of the economy, with the county producing cotton, corn, sorghum, hay, and other crops. Manufacturing is also important, with the county producing a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and electronics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Brazos County was 194,851. The racial makeup of the county was 75.3% White, 11.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 6.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.7% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $45,945, and the median family income was $56,845. The per capita income was $23,845. About 14.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Brazos County is home to several higher education institutions, including Texas A&M University, Blinn College, and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. The county is also home to several museums, including the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, and the Brazos Valley African American Museum.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Brazos County?
Total Population of Brazos County is 234,548.
What is the Total Male Population of Brazos County?
Total Male Population of Brazos County is 118,812.
What is the Total Female Population of Brazos County?
Total Female Population of Brazos County is 115,736.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Brazos County?
There are 102.66 Males per 100 Females in Brazos County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Brazos County?
There are 97.41 Females per 100 Males in Brazos County.
What is the Median Population Age in Brazos County?
Median Population Age in Brazos County is 26.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Brazos County
Average Family Size in Brazos County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Brazos County
Average Household Size in Brazos County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Brazos County?
Per Capita income in Brazos County is $32,499.
What is the Median Family Income in Brazos County?
Median Family Income in Brazos County is $83,969.
What is the Median Household income in Brazos County?
Median Household Income in Brazos County is $57,562.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Brazos County?
Income or Wage Gap in Brazos County is 28.6%.
Women in Brazos County earn 71.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Brazos County?
Family Income Deficit in Brazos County is $11,689.
Families that are below poverty line in Brazos County earn $11,689 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Brazos County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Brazos County is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in Brazos County?
There are 120,119 People in the Labor Forcein in Brazos County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Brazos County?
62.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Brazos County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Brazos County?
Unemployment Rate in Brazos County is 4.6%.