Brooks County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,943 | — | #2,741 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,764 | -36.4% | #2,881 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.5 years | -1.0% | #2,490 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $81,000 | -71.3% | #3,165 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $719 | -38.2% | #2,649 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% | +54.0% | #2,613 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brooks County has a population of 6,943, making it the #2,741 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Brooks County is $47,764, ranking #2,881 out of 3,222 counties — 36.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.4% and unemployment stands at 19.9%.
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The median home value in Brooks County is $81,000 (-71.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $719/mo and the homeownership rate is 52.8%.
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78.6% of residents in Brooks County have health insurance coverage, which is 14.3% below the national rate.
About Brooks County, Texas
Brooks County, Texas has a total population of 6,943, making it the 2,741st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brooks County is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brooks County is $47,764, which ranks #2,881 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 36.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 19.9%.
The median home value in Brooks County is $81,000, 71.3% below the national median. Renters in Brooks County pay a median gross rent of $719 per month. The homeownership rate is 52.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brooks County, 17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 78.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.7 min.
Brooks County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (7.2%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
All data for Brooks 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.