Brooks County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 6,794 with a growth rate of -0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Brooks County, Texas is the 186th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 7,213 and has seen a growth of -5.81% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,524 | -54 | -0.82% |
| 2028 | 6,578 | -54 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 6,632 | -54 | -0.81% |
| 2026 | 6,686 | -54 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 6,740 | -54 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 6,794 | -54 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 6,848 | -54 | -0.78% |
| 2022 | 6,902 | -67 | -0.96% |
| 2021 | 6,969 | -79 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 7,048 | -45 | -0.63% |
| 2019 | 7,093 | 9 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 7,084 | -54 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 7,138 | -82 | -1.14% |
| 2016 | 7,220 | 17 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 7,203 | -34 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 7,237 | -29 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 7,266 | 63 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 7,203 | -20 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 7,223 | 10 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 7,213 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,204 | -224 | -2.66% |
| 1980 | 8,428 | 423 | 5.28% |
| 1970 | 8,005 | -604 | -7.02% |
| 1960 | 8,609 | -586 | -6.37% |
| 1950 | 9,195 | 2,833 | 44.53% |
| 1940 | 6,362 | 461 | 7.81% |
| 1930 | 5,901 | 1,341 | 29.41% |
| 1920 | 4,560 | -1,964 | -30.1% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,621 | 51.82% |
| Two or more races | 2,612 | 37.38% |
| Other race | 684 | 9.79% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,884 | 2.27 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Married | 1,233 | 3.1 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Non Family | 1,148 | 1.09 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Female | 336 | 3.33 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Male | 167 | 2.2 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
53.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,107 | 21.46% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 0.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 630 | 12.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 115 | 2.23% |
| High School Graduate | 1,629 | 31.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 577 | 11.18% |
| Some College | 1,074 | 20.82% |
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 | 4,551 | 2,984 | 555 |
| 2+ Races | 1,979 | 1,409 | 193 |
| White | 483 | 389 | 177 |
| Other Race | 402 | 290 | 40 |
| Black | 54 | 44 | 13 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,391 | $60,962 | $59,230 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,438 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,385 | $51,727 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $24,585 | $29,743 | $23,307 |
| Some College | $23,435 | $26,964 | $22,621 |
$24,585
Average Earnings
$29,743
Average Male
$23,307
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
30.8% of Brooks County, Texas residents speak only English, while 69.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 69.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,960 | 1,952 | 32.75% |
| Multiple | 2,426 | 697 | 28.73% |
| Other | 615 | 144 | 23.41% |
| White | 499 | 57 | 11.42% |
| Black | 44 | 2 | 4.55% |
30.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.42%
Male Poverty Rate
28.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brooks County, Texas is Hispanic, with 32.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brooks County, Texas is Black, with 4.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60.93% |
| Some College | 18.73% |
| High School | 12.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 27.4% |
| Female Employed | 25.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,523 | $65,069 |
| Households | $31,310 | $53,032 |
| Married Families | $41,371 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,735 | $33,674 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
270
Number of Veterans
270
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 175 |
| First Gulf War | 76 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 96 |
| 75+ | 90 |
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 209 | 4.12% |
| White | 134 | 4.69% |
| 2+ Races | 126 | 5.45% |
| Other Race | 10 | 2.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
84.21%
Born in Brooks County, Texas
92.01%
Native Born
7.99%
Foreign Born
4.65%
Non Citizen
3.33%
Naturalized
92.01% of Brooks County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 84.21% having been born in Texas. 4.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.