Brazos County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 247,475 with a growth rate of 1.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Brazos County, Texas is the 24th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 195,671 and has seen a growth of 26.48% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 261,335 | 2,772 | 1.07% |
| 2028 | 258,563 | 2,772 | 1.08% |
| 2027 | 255,791 | 2,772 | 1.1% |
| 2026 | 253,019 | 2,772 | 1.11% |
| 2025 | 250,247 | 2,772 | 1.12% |
| 2024 | 247,475 | 2,772 | 1.13% |
| 2023 | 244,703 | 2,772 | 1.15% |
| 2022 | 241,931 | 4,319 | 1.82% |
| 2021 | 237,612 | 3,107 | 1.32% |
| 2020 | 234,505 | 5,087 | 2.22% |
| 2019 | 229,418 | 3,407 | 1.51% |
| 2018 | 226,011 | 2,026 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 223,985 | 4,104 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 219,881 | 3,542 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 216,339 | 7,300 | 3.49% |
| 2014 | 209,039 | 4,875 | 2.39% |
| 2013 | 204,164 | 3,860 | 1.93% |
| 2012 | 200,304 | 2,823 | 1.43% |
| 2011 | 197,481 | 1,810 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 195,671 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 121,862 | 28,274 | 30.21% |
| 1980 | 93,588 | 35,610 | 61.42% |
| 1970 | 57,978 | 13,083 | 29.14% |
| 1960 | 44,895 | 6,505 | 16.94% |
| 1950 | 38,390 | 11,413 | 42.31% |
| 1940 | 26,977 | 5,142 | 23.55% |
| 1930 | 21,835 | -140 | -0.64% |
| 1920 | 21,975 | 3,056 | 16.15% |
| 1910 | 18,919 | 60 | 0.32% |
| 1900 | 18,859 | 2,209 | 13.27% |
| 1890 | 16,650 | 3,074 | 22.64% |
| 1880 | 13,576 | 4,371 | 47.49% |
| 1870 | 9,205 | 6,429 | 231.59% |
| 1860 | 2,776 | 2,162 | 352.12% |
| 1850 | 614 | -260,721 | -99.77% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164,847 | 70.28% |
| Black or African American | 25,596 | 10.91% |
| Two or more races | 21,101 | 9% |
| Asian | 13,811 | 5.89% |
| Other race | 7,926 | 3.38% |
| Native American | 1,049 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 218 | 0.09% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 86,289 | 2.51 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Non Family | 39,179 | 1.63 | 25.5 | 74.5 |
| Married | 33,465 | 3.23 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Female | 9,809 | 3.3 | 36 | 64 |
| Male | 3,836 | 3.23 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
46.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,942 | 5.64% |
| Associates Degree | 8,211 | 6.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28,990 | 23.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 24,201 | 19.66% |
| High School Graduate | 25,985 | 21.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,259 | 5.08% |
| Some College | 22,533 | 18.3% |
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 | 68,808 | 66,494 | 37,135 |
| Hispanic | 29,832 | 21,099 | 6,097 |
| Black | 14,354 | 12,714 | 3,068 |
| 2+ Races | 10,486 | 8,102 | 3,679 |
| Asian | 7,343 | 7,048 | 5,597 |
| Other Race | 4,138 | 3,049 | 928 |
| Native American | 449 | 211 | 97 |
| Islander | 124 | 92 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.64%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,866 | $67,359 | $48,345 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,845 | $80,424 | $56,537 |
| High School Graduate | $34,422 | $39,844 | $28,450 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,679 | $34,806 | $16,421 |
| Overall | $45,526 | $55,456 | $37,137 |
| Some College | $39,402 | $48,165 | $33,724 |
$45,526
Average Earnings
$55,456
Average Male
$37,137
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.35% of Brazos County, Texas residents speak only English, while 23.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 119,023 | 26,222 | 22.03% |
| Hispanic | 57,144 | 14,634 | 25.61% |
| Black | 23,544 | 7,688 | 32.65% |
| Multiple | 18,901 | 4,737 | 25.06% |
| Asian | 11,978 | 3,044 | 25.41% |
| Other | 7,658 | 2,659 | 34.72% |
| Native | 928 | 114 | 12.28% |
24.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.44%
Male Poverty Rate
25.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brazos County, Texas is Other, with 34.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brazos County, Texas is Native, with 12.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.32% |
| High School | 15.57% |
| Some College | 11.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 41.29% |
| Female Employed | 19.88% |
| Male Employed | 13.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,969 | $112,669 |
| Households | $57,562 | $84,652 |
| Married Families | $111,095 | $137,601 |
| Non Families | $31,838 | $48,719 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.2%
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
7,803
Number of Veterans
6,930
Male Veterans
873
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2,519 |
| Vietnam | 2,362 |
| First Gulf War | 1,650 |
| Korea | 469 |
| World War II | 116 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2,018 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,871 |
| 75+ | 1,595 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,448 |
| 55 to 64 | 871 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,480 | 4.81% |
| Hispanic | 873 | 1.99% |
| Black | 787 | 4.19% |
| 2+ Races | 366 | 2.36% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.6% |
| Other Race | 66 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 35 | 4.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
64.56%
Born in Brazos County, Texas
87.77%
Native Born
12.23%
Foreign Born
8.02%
Non Citizen
4.21%
Naturalized
87.77% of Brazos County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 64.56% having been born in Texas. 8.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.