Brazos County, Texas Demographics 2026
Brazos County, Texas has a population of 242,311, the 23rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $58,553 and the median home value is $296,000. The poverty rate is 24.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Brazos County Quick Facts
How Brazos County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 237,980 | 242,311 | +1.8% |
| Median household income | $58,388 | $58,553 | +0.3% |
| Median home value | $279,700 | $296,000 | +5.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Brazos County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Station | 124,570 | $50,900 | 29.2% | $346,700 |
| Bryan | 87,939 | $59,289 | 23.1% | $227,800 |
| Navasota | 8,542 | $51,276 | 14.2% | $208,100 |
| Lake Bryan | 2,165 | $77,419 | 13.2% | $267,100 |
| Kurten | 555 | $62,375 | 5.4% | $190,600 |
| Wixon Valley | 200 | $116,875 | 4.5% | $275,000 |
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Population Overview
Brazos County is located in Texas with a total population of 242,311. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Brazos County is 26.8 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Brazos County is $58,553. This is 25% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.3%. This is 76% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $296,000. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 46.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Brazos County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.4%.
Education
43.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Brazos County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 27% higher 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 88.8%. Notably, 19.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Brazos 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 Brazos County, Texas?
Brazos County has a population of 242,311, making it the 23rd most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Brazos County?
The median household income in Brazos County is $58,553 with a poverty rate of 24.3%.
How many cities are in Brazos County, Texas?
Brazos County contains 6 Census-designated places.