Brown County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Brown County is located in Texas with a total population of 38,294. It is the 82nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brown County is 41.4 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brown County is $55,305. This is 28% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $149,900. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Brown County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Brown County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (70.5% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 87.7%.