Brazoria County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 391,255 | — | #190 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $97,993 | +30.4% | #183 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.7 years | -5.7% | #2,788 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $301,600 | +7.0% | #617 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,454 | +25.0% | #276 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | -41.4% | #261 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brazoria County has a population of 391,255, making it the #190 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.7 years, which is 5.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Brazoria County is $97,993, ranking #183 out of 3,222 counties — 30.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.4% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Brazoria County is $301,600 (+7.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,454/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.1%.
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87.3% of residents in Brazoria County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% below the national rate.
About Brazoria County, Texas
Brazoria County, Texas has a total population of 391,255, making it the 190th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brazoria County is 36.7 years, which is 5.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brazoria County is $97,993, which ranks #183 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Brazoria County is $301,600, 7.0% above the national median. Renters in Brazoria County pay a median gross rent of $1,454 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brazoria County, 33.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.9 min.
Brazoria County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 41.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (31.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (15.9%).
All data for Brazoria County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.