Brooks County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Brooks County is located in Texas with a total population of 6,987. It is the 186th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brooks County is 38.1 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brooks County is $31,310. This is 59% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 60% lower. The poverty rate stands at 30.6%. This is 122% 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 3.5%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $82,700. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Brooks County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 53.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brooks County has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 90.0% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 8.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (8.2%) is well below the state average of 39.9%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (90.0% vs 39.5%).

Education

14.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower 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 67.4%.