Brazos, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Brazos, Texas had a total population of 18, the 1773rd largest community in Texas. The poverty rate is 44.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (44.4%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Brazos Quick Facts
How Brazos 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 | 77 | 18 | -76.6% |
How Brazos Compares
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 less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Brazos Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Palo Pinto County
Cities Similar to Brazos
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domino | 18 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Quintana | 18 | $156,667 | N/A | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| Box Canyon | 19 | N/A | N/A | 26.3% | 10.5% |
| Quail | 17 | N/A | N/A | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| Dodson | 20 | N/A | $106,300 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 18, Brazos's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Brazos is a small community located in Texas, within Palo Pinto County. The total population is 18. It ranks as the 1773rd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 44.4%. This is 222% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Brazos, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Brazos was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 44.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Brazos, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Brazos, Texas?
Brazos, Texas has a population of 18 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Brazos, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Brazos — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Brazos, TX?
The poverty rate in Brazos is 44.4%. This means approximately 8 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Brazos, Texas?
Brazos's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Brazos, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Brazos — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Brazos, Texas?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Brazos hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.