Brazos County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 242,311 | — | #294 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,553 | -22.1% | #2,219 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 26.8 years | -31.1% | #3,206 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $296,000 | +5.0% | #650 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,193 | +2.6% | #550 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.3% | +92.6% | #2,958 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brazos County has a population of 242,311, making it the #294 most populous county in the US. The median age is 26.8 years, which is 31.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Brazos County is $58,553, ranking #2,219 out of 3,222 counties — 22.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.3% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Brazos County is $296,000 (+5.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,193/mo and the homeownership rate is 46.8%.
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87.8% of residents in Brazos County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% below the national rate.
About Brazos County, Texas
Brazos County, Texas has a total population of 242,311, making it the 294th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brazos County is 26.8 years, which is 31.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brazos County is $58,553, which ranks #2,219 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Brazos County is $296,000, 5.0% above the national median. Renters in Brazos County pay a median gross rent of $1,193 per month. The homeownership rate is 46.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brazos County, 43.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.6 min.
Brazos County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (27.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (10.1%).
All data for Brazos 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.