Brazoria County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Brazoria County is located in Texas with a total population of 381,650. It is the 14th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brazoria County is 36.5 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brazoria County is $95,155. This is 25% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.3%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $276,800. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Brazoria County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brazoria County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.4%.

Education

32.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.