Briggs, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Briggs, Texas had a total population of 44, the 1740th largest community in Texas, with a median household income of $2,499, which is 97% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 40.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 97% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (40.9%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Briggs Quick Facts
How Briggs 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 | 69 | 44 | -36.2% |
How Briggs 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+)
Briggs Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Burnet County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Falls | 7,752 | $57,925 | 15.5% | $338,800 |
| Burnet | 6,732 | $87,587 | 8.1% | $277,400 |
| Granite Shoals | 5,328 | $78,042 | 2.4% | $259,800 |
| Horseshoe Bay | 4,854 | $96,794 | 4.3% | $549,800 |
| Bertram | 2,037 | $63,311 | 19.7% | $224,200 |
| Meadowlakes | 1,861 | $79,050 | 8.2% | $385,900 |
| Cottonwood Shores | 1,859 | $63,365 | 8.2% | $264,100 |
| Highland Haven | 448 | $91,250 | 4.0% | $492,600 |
Cities Similar to Briggs
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo Verde | 43 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Rafael Pena | 42 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 42.9% |
| Las Palmas | 47 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 21.3% |
| Yznaga | 47 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Los Centenarios | 41 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 34.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 44, Briggs'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
Briggs is a small community located in Texas, within Burnet County. The total population is 44. It ranks as the 1740th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Briggs is 57.6 years. This is 62% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Briggs is $2,499. This is 97% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 97% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 40.9%. This is 197% 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 Briggs, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 43.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Briggs has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.5% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.
Education
25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Briggs, 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 Briggs, Texas?
Briggs, Texas has a population of 44 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Briggs, TX?
The median household income in Briggs is $2,499, which is 97% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Briggs, TX?
The poverty rate in Briggs is 40.9%. This means approximately 18 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Briggs, Texas?
Briggs's population is 95.5% White, 0.0% Black, 4.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Briggs, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Briggs — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Briggs, Texas?
25.0% of adults (25+) in Briggs hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.