Brown County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,347 | — | #1,237 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,470 | -23.5% | #2,302 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.8 years | +7.5% | #1,577 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $158,900 | -43.6% | #2,050 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $919 | -21.0% | #1,337 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% | +21.6% | #2,004 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brown County has a population of 38,347, making it the #1,237 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Brown County is $57,470, ranking #2,302 out of 3,222 counties — 23.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.3% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Brown County is $158,900 (-43.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $919/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.3%.
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84.5% of residents in Brown County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.8% below the national rate.
About Brown County, Texas
Brown County, Texas has a total population of 38,347, making it the 1,237th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brown County is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brown County is $57,470, which ranks #2,302 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Brown County is $158,900, 43.6% below the national median. Renters in Brown County pay a median gross rent of $919 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brown County, 20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.2 min.
Brown County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 69.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (22.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.5%).
All data for Brown 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.