Brookshire is a city located in Waller County Texas. Brookshire has a 2024 population of 5,852. Brookshire is currently growing at a rate of 3.26% annually and its population has increased by 14.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,111 in 2020.
The average household income in Brookshire is $67,011 with a poverty rate of 17.22%. The median age in Brookshire is 26.5 years: 23.9 years for males, and 26.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brookshire was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 1,591 | 29.85% |
| White | 1,238 | 23.23% |
| Two or more races | 1,166 | 21.88% |
| Black or African American | 1,084 | 20.34% |
| Native American | 180 | 3.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.6% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,611 | 3.26 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Non Family | 651 | 1.14 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Married | 542 | 4.8 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Female | 225 | 4.88 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Male | 193 | 4.25 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
4.27
Average Family Size
3.26
Average Household Size
58.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 447 | 16.2% |
| Associates Degree | 234 | 8.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 404 | 14.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 0.62% |
| High School Graduate | 669 | 24.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 355 | 12.86% |
| Some College | 634 | 22.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,371 | 622 | 21 |
| Black | 819 | 759 | 294 |
| Other Race | 638 | 319 | 7 |
| White | 502 | 502 | 106 |
| 2+ Races | 459 | 143 | 0 |
| Asian | 32 | 21 | 0 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 35.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,211 | $58,925 | $70,554 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,026 | $52,177 | $22,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,510 | $46,674 | $28,771 |
| Overall | $37,543 | $45,460 | $28,354 |
| Some College | $19,318 | $26,447 | $0 |
$37,543
Average Earnings
$45,460
Average Male
$28,354
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.83% of Brookshire residents speak only English, while 45.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 42.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,301 | 596 | 18.06% |
| Other | 1,578 | 416 | 26.36% |
| Black | 1,076 | 151 | 14.03% |
| White | 698 | 150 | 21.49% |
| Multiple | 1,148 | 85 | 7.4% |
17.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.43%
Male Poverty Rate
21.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brookshire is Other, with 26.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brookshire is Multiple, with 7.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.13% |
| Some College | 22.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.74% |
| Male Employed | 6.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,901 | $62,860 |
| Households | $62,987 | $67,011 |
| Married Families | $54,821 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $80,108 | $65,251 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.3%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
97
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Vietnam | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 7.72% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 2.88% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 2.83% |
| Native American | 9 | 30% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.1%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.98%
Born in Brookshire
80.68%
Native Born
19.32%
Foreign Born
12.05%
Non Citizen
7.28%
Naturalized
80.68% of Brookshire residents were born in the United States, with 66.98% having been born in Texas. 12.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,778 | 185 | 2.81% |
| 2028 | 6,593 | 185 | 2.89% |
| 2027 | 6,408 | 186 | 2.99% |
| 2026 | 6,222 | 185 | 3.06% |
| 2025 | 6,037 | 185 | 3.16% |
| 2024 | 5,852 | 185 | 3.26% |
| 2023 | 5,667 | 136 | 2.46% |
| 2022 | 5,531 | 204 | 3.83% |
| 2021 | 5,327 | 216 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 5,111 | -771 | -13.11% |
| 2019 | 5,882 | 347 | 6.27% |
| 2018 | 5,535 | 242 | 4.57% |
| 2017 | 5,293 | 46 | 0.88% |
| 2016 | 5,247 | 100 | 1.94% |
| 2015 | 5,147 | 165 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 4,982 | 119 | 2.45% |
| 2013 | 4,863 | 56 | 1.16% |
| 2012 | 4,807 | 12 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 4,795 | 29 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 4,766 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,450 | 528 | 18.07% |
| 1990 | 2,922 | -3,856 | -56.89% |