Brewster County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. 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 cities 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.