Brewster County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Brewster County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Brewster County, Texas has a population of 9,464, the 170th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $52,612 and the median home value is $216,000. The poverty rate is 8.4%.

Brewster County Quick Facts

Population 9,464

Median Household Income $52,612

Median Home Value $216,000

Poverty Rate 8.4%

Unemployment Rate 2.2%

Median Age 42.2 years

Homeownership Rate 57.2%

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 45.3%

High School Graduation 90.0%

Cities/Places 4

Population 9,464 170th of 254

Median Income $52,612 31% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.4%

Unemployment 2.2%

Median Household Income

Brewster

$52,612

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Brewster

$216,000

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.2%

$25K-$50K 28.1%

$50K-$100K 27.6%

$100K+ 24.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

6.9%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

6.2%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

4.7%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

10.1%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

8.2%

$75K-$100K

11.7%

$100K-$125K

11.2%

$125K-$150K

3.7%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

3.4%

Employment

2.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

62.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 57.2%

Renter 42.8%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.2%

18-34

23.7%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

26.8%

75+

9.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Brewster County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Alpine	6,003	$54,503	9.8%	$207,700
Marathon	271	$45,100	5.5%	$143,500
Study Butte	172	$82,885	0.6%	N/A
Terlingua	138	$45,969	1.5%	$112,500

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Population Overview

Brewster County is located in Texas with a total population of 9,464. It is the 170th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brewster County is 42.2 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brewster County is $52,612. This is 31% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $216,000. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 57.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Brewster County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 42.0%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

45.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Brewster County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 37% higher 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 90.0%. Notably, 18.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Brewster County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Brewster County, Texas?

Brewster County has a population of 9,464, making it the 170th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Brewster County?

The median household income in Brewster County is $52,612 with a poverty rate of 8.4%.

How many cities are in Brewster County, Texas?

Brewster County contains 4 Census-designated places.