College Station, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

College Station is a major urban center located in Texas, within Brazos County. The total population is 124,570. It ranks as the 31st most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in College Station is 22.9 years. This is 36% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in College Station is $50,900. This is 35% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.2%. This is 112% 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 5.1%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $346,700. Housing costs are 22% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 35.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in College Station is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (59.4% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (18.9%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (9.8% vs 5.5%).

Education

56.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places College Station in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 67% higher 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 94.4%. Notably, 28.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for College Station, 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.