College Station is a city located in Brazos County Texas. College Station has a 2024 population of 126,665. College Station is currently growing at a rate of 1.18% annually and its population has increased by 4.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 120,771 in 2020.
The average household income in College Station is $82,614 with a poverty rate of 28.46%. The median age in College Station is 22.9 years: 22.7 years for males, and 23.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of College Station was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84,215 | 69.92% |
| Asian | 11,955 | 9.93% |
| Two or more races | 10,747 | 8.92% |
| Black or African American | 9,998 | 8.3% |
| Other race | 3,041 | 2.52% |
| Native American | 371 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 124 | 0.1% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 44,029 | 2.43 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Non Family | 23,117 | 1.8 | 18.3 | 81.7 |
| Married | 15,068 | 3.17 | 69 | 31 |
| Female | 4,060 | 3.12 | 18.1 | 81.9 |
| Male | 1,784 | 2.71 | 33.6 | 66.4 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
36.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,442 | 2.8% |
| Associates Degree | 3,551 | 6.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15,176 | 29.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,863 | 28.87% |
| High School Graduate | 7,103 | 13.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 991 | 1.92% |
| Some College | 8,360 | 16.24% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,914 | 31,321 | 19,942 |
| Hispanic | 7,291 | 6,317 | 3,089 |
| Asian | 6,285 | 6,021 | 4,878 |
| Black | 4,913 | 4,381 | 1,546 |
| 2+ Races | 3,846 | 3,334 | 1,904 |
| Other Race | 1,204 | 1,078 | 514 |
| Native American | 125 | 97 | 60 |
| Islander | 64 | 59 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 77.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,133 | $66,200 | $47,426 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,453 | $80,196 | $55,173 |
| High School Graduate | $34,044 | $40,461 | $27,994 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,024 | $26,947 | $9,962 |
| Overall | $50,414 | $62,243 | $39,957 |
| Some College | $40,548 | $54,344 | $35,401 |
$50,414
Average Earnings
$62,243
Average Male
$39,957
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.64% of College Station residents speak only English, while 21.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66,532 | 18,835 | 28.31% |
| Hispanic | 18,304 | 5,884 | 32.15% |
| Black | 9,063 | 2,695 | 29.74% |
| Asian | 10,128 | 2,320 | 22.91% |
| Multiple | 8,956 | 2,231 | 24.91% |
| Other | 2,841 | 999 | 35.16% |
| Native | 262 | 114 | 43.51% |
28.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.42%
Male Poverty Rate
28.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in College Station is Native, with 43.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in College Station is Asian, with 22.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.47% |
| High School | 14.59% |
| Some College | 10.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 48.88% |
| Female Employed | 25.47% |
| Male Employed | 18.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,505 | $121,032 |
| Households | $52,397 | $82,614 |
| Married Families | $120,148 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,748 | $46,176 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.3%
Male Marriage Rate
30.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
3,686
Number of Veterans
3,239
Male Veterans
447
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,640 |
| Vietnam | 942 |
| First Gulf War | 866 |
| Korea | 108 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 1,020 |
| 35 to 54 | 972 |
| 65 to 74 | 697 |
| 75+ | 590 |
| 55 to 64 | 407 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,847 | 3.94% |
| Black | 448 | 5.88% |
| Hispanic | 394 | 2.43% |
| 2+ Races | 258 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.69% |
| Other Race | 57 | 2.43% |
| Native American | 7 | 2.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
61.92%
Born in College Station
87.79%
Native Born
12.21%
Foreign Born
7.78%
Non Citizen
4.43%
Naturalized
87.79% of College Station residents were born in the United States, with 61.92% having been born in Texas. 7.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 134,034 | 1,474 | 1.11% |
| 2028 | 132,560 | 1,474 | 1.12% |
| 2027 | 131,086 | 1,473 | 1.14% |
| 2026 | 129,613 | 1,474 | 1.15% |
| 2025 | 128,139 | 1,474 | 1.16% |
| 2024 | 126,665 | 1,473 | 1.18% |
| 2023 | 125,192 | 912 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 124,280 | 1,612 | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 122,668 | 1,897 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 120,771 | 2,826 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 117,945 | 1,766 | 1.52% |
| 2018 | 116,179 | 1,632 | 1.42% |
| 2017 | 114,547 | 3,379 | 3.04% |
| 2016 | 111,168 | 2,145 | 1.97% |
| 2015 | 109,023 | 5,495 | 5.31% |
| 2014 | 103,528 | 2,874 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 100,654 | 2,846 | 2.91% |
| 2012 | 97,808 | 2,101 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 95,707 | 1,015 | 1.07% |
| 2010 | 94,692 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 67,890 | 15,434 | 29.42% |
| 1990 | 52,456 | 15,184 | 40.74% |
| 1980 | 37,272 | 19,596 | 110.86% |
| 1970 | 17,676 | 6,280 | 55.11% |
| 1960 | 11,396 | 3,471 | 43.8% |
| 1950 | 7,925 | 5,725 | 260.23% |
| 1940 | 2,200 | -131,834 | -98.36% |