Brooks County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Brooks County, Texas has a population of 6,943, the 185th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $47,764 and the median home value is $81,000. The poverty rate is 19.4%.

Brooks County Quick Facts

Population 6,943

Median Household Income $47,76490% MOE ±$16,489

Median Home Value $81,00090% MOE ±$19,320

Poverty Rate 19.4%90% MOE ±6.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 19.9%90% MOE ±12.7 pts

Median Age 38.5 years90% MOE ±2.6 years

Homeownership Rate 52.8%90% MOE ±8.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.0%90% MOE ±6.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 79.6%

Cities/Places 5

Population 6,943 185th of 254

Median Income $47,764 39% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.4%

Unemployment 19.9%

How Brooks County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	7,141	6,943	-2.8%
Median household income	$34,870	$47,764	No clear change (+37.0%)
Median home value¹	$83,442	$81,000	No clear change (-2.9%)
Median gross rent	$752	$719	No clear change (-4.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Brooks

$47,764

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Brooks

$81,000

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.5%

$25K-$50K 25.0%

$50K-$100K 16.3%

$100K+ 32.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

11.4%

$10K-$15K

9.4%

$15K-$20K

1.0%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

7.8%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

1.5%

$40K-$45K

7.9%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

3.0%

$60K-$75K

7.8%

$75K-$100K

5.4%

$100K-$125K

20.9%

$125K-$150K

1.9%

$150K-$200K

4.7%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

19.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

57.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 52.8%

Renter 47.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $719/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

20.6%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

23.6%

75+

10.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Cities & Places in Brooks County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Falfurrias	4,646	$49,167	19.9%	$79,900
Airport Road Addition	174	$215,871	0.0%	$185,500
Encino	127	$86,125	54.3%	N/A
Cantu Addition	32	N/A	100.0%	N/A
Flowella	9	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Brooks County is located in Texas with a total population of 6,943. It is the 185th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brooks County is 38.5 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brooks County is $47,764. This is 39% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.4%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 19.9%. This is 278% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $81,000. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Brooks County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 52.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brooks County has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 90.1% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 7.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (7.2%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (90.1% vs 39.7%).

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Brooks County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 Brooks County, Texas?

Brooks County has a population of 6,943, making it the 185th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Brooks County?

The median household income in Brooks County is $47,764 with a poverty rate of 19.4%.

How many cities are in Brooks County, Texas?

Brooks County contains 5 Census-designated places.