Brazoria County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Brazoria County, Texas has a population of 391,255, the 14th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $97,993 and the median home value is $301,600. The poverty rate is 7.4%.

Brazoria County Quick Facts

Population 391,255

Median Household Income $97,99390% MOE ±$3,188

Median Home Value $301,60090% MOE ±$6,079

Poverty Rate 7.4%90% MOE ±0.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.7%90% MOE ±0.5 pts

Median Age 36.7 years90% MOE ±0.2 years

Homeownership Rate 74.1%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.1%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.2%

Cities/Places 27

Population 391,255 14th of 254

Median Income $97,993 25% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.4%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Brazoria County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	360,677	391,255	+8.5%
Median household income	$100,237	$97,993	No clear change (-2.2%)
Median home value¹	$243,311	$301,600	+24.0%
Median gross rent	$1,404	$1,454	+3.5%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Brazoria

$97,993

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Brazoria

$301,600

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.6%

$25K-$50K 13.7%

$50K-$100K 27.5%

$100K+ 49.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

1.7%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

2.4%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

2.6%

$50K-$60K

5.8%

$60K-$75K

8.5%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

13.1%

$200K+

16.5%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

63.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.1%

Renter 25.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,454/mo 17.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.6%

18-34

21.7%

35-54

28.6%

55-74

19.3%

75+

4.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very High Diversity

This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Brazoria County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Alvin	28,333	$71,477	9.2%	$228,700
Lake Jackson	27,974	$90,938	11.8%	$250,100
Angleton	19,972	$86,712	10.4%	$212,900
Manvel	14,758	$118,808	5.7%	$338,700
Iowa Colony	12,891	$144,092	4.3%	$405,700
Clute	10,715	$70,208	10.4%	$271,700
Freeport	10,621	$61,134	13.7%	$135,900
Richwood	4,791	$88,380	3.4%	$249,600
West Columbia	3,621	$43,490	14.6%	$140,800
Sweeny	3,591	$73,457	3.3%	$199,100
Brazoria	2,880	$79,635	11.8%	$162,400
Wild Peach Village	2,502	$67,250	14.5%	$184,400
Jones Creek	2,343	$72,847	15.6%	$182,300
Danbury	2,161	$92,159	9.3%	$233,400
Rosharon	1,737	$102,678	7.3%	$205,000
Brookside Village	1,565	$110,833	10.4%	$352,300
Oyster Creek	1,288	N/A	13.8%	$164,500
Holiday Lakes	862	$44,500	32.6%	$94,800
Hillcrest Village	760	$102,292	15.5%	$285,800
Bailey's Prairie	708	$87,750	12.4%	$396,600
Surfside Beach	677	$100,446	7.3%	$337,700
Liverpool	477	$58,750	8.2%	$158,900
Bonney	251	$91,591	8.0%	$221,300
Damon	196	N/A	64.3%	$92,500
Sandy Point	183	$87,955	6.6%	$169,800
East Columbia	96	$115,357	0.0%	N/A
Quintana	18	$156,667	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Brazoria County is located in Texas with a total population of 391,255. It is the 14th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 27 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brazoria County is 36.7 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brazoria County is $97,993. This is 25% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 21% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $301,600. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 74.1% 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 31.6%.

Education

33.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Brazoria County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Brazoria County, Texas?

Brazoria County has a population of 391,255, making it the 14th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Brazoria County?

The median household income in Brazoria County is $97,993 with a poverty rate of 7.4%.

How many cities are in Brazoria County, Texas?

Brazoria County contains 27 Census-designated places.