Brewster County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,503 | — | #2,526 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,212 | -25.2% | #2,395 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,843 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $227,000 | -19.5% | #1,113 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $839 | -27.9% | #1,829 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | -29.1% | #561 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brewster County has a population of 9,503, making it the #2,526 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Brewster County is $56,212, ranking #2,395 out of 3,222 counties — 25.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.9% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Brewster County is $227,000 (-19.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $839/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.5%.
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84.6% of residents in Brewster County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.7% below the national rate.
About Brewster County, Texas
Brewster County, Texas has a total population of 9,503, making it the 2,526th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brewster County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brewster County is $56,212, which ranks #2,395 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Brewster County is $227,000, 19.5% below the national median. Renters in Brewster County pay a median gross rent of $839 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brewster County, 45.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.0 min.
Brewster County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (42.1%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
All data for Brewster 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.