State
County
Land Area (mi²)
12.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,430.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.62%
Growth Since 2010
17.42%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
36,654
World Population Review
Brenham, Texas Population 2021
18,453
Brenham is a city located in Washington County Texas. It is also the county seat of Washington County. With a 2020 population of 18,453, it is the 148th largest city in Texas and the 1979th largest city in the United States . Brenham is currently growing at a rate of 1.62% annually and its population has increased by 17.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,716 in 2010. Brenham reached it's highest population of 18,453 in 2021. Spanning over 13 miles, Brenham has a population density of 1,430 people per square mile.
The average household income in Brenham is $67,201 with a poverty rate of 16.07%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $865 per month, and the median house value is $163,800. The median age in Brenham is 34.8 years, 30.7 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
Brenham Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brenham was:
- White: 70.11%
- Black or African American: 22.23%
- Two or more races: 3.36%
- Asian: 2.68%
- Other race: 1.34%
- Native American: 0.27%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Brenham, Texas is 18,453 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 17,568.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 15,716.
Brenham, Texas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,654 | 386 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 36,268 | 386 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 35,882 | 386 | 1.08% |
| 2018 | 35,496 | 635 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 34,861 | 121 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 34,740 | -96 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 34,836 | 433 | 1.24% |
| 2014 | 34,403 | 202 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 34,201 | 271 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 33,930 | -36 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 33,966 | 258 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 33,708 | 0.00% |
Brenham Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,005 | 70.11% |
| Black or African American | 3,806 | 22.23% |
| Two or More Races | 576 | 3.36% |
| Asian | 459 | 2.68% |
| Some Other Race | 230 | 1.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 | 0.27% |
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Brenham Population by Race
Brenham Population Pyramid $2021
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Brenham Population by Age
Brenham Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,774 | 2.55 | 61.5 |
| Married | 2,611 | 3.21 | 69.2 |
| Non Family | 2,202 | 1.15 | 53.3 |
| Female | 754 | 4.11 | 55.3 |
| Male | 207 | 3.52 | 74.9 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
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Brenham Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 867 | 8.28% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 946 | 9.04% |
| High School Graduate | 3,287 | 31.40% |
| Some College | 2,172 | 20.75% |
| Associates Degree | 683 | 6.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,845 | 17.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 668 | 6.38% |
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Brenham Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Brenham Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,507 | 5,824 | 2,257 |
| Black | 2,123 | 1,655 | 204 |
| Hispanic | 1,562 | 973 | 52 |
| Asian | 175 | 102 | |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 130 | |
| Other Race | 72 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.69%.
Brenham Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,495
Average Earnings
$37,936
Average Male
$26,583
Average Female
Brenham Earnings by Educational Attainment
Brenham Language by Age
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Brenham Language
81.62% of Brenham residents speak only English, while 18.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.47% of the population.
Brenham Language
Brenham Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,153 | 715 | 22.68% |
| White | 7,885 | 701 | 8.89% |
| Black | 2,992 | 698 | 23.33% |
| Asian | 459 | 200 | 43.57% |
| Multiple | 509 | 78 | 15.32% |
| Other | 118 | 56 | 47.46% |
16.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.20%
Male Poverty Rate
16.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Brenham
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brenham is Other, with 47.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brenham is White, with 8.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.11%.
Brenham Poverty
Brenham Poverty Rate by Education
Brenham Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Brenham Married by Age and Sex
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Brenham Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Brenham Marital Status by Race
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Brenham Marital Status
Brenham Veterans by War
Brenham Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 803 | 8.38% |
| Black | 267 | 8.83% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 3.84% |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 27.62% |
Brenham Veterans by Race
Brenham Veterans by Education
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2.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
Brenham Veterans by Education
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53.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
Brenham Employment by Age
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Brenham Employment by Race
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Brenham Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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90.95%
Native Born
9.05%
Foreign Born
7.24%
Non Citizen
1.81%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.95% of Brenham residents were born in the United States, with 71.70% having been born in Texas. 7.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Brenham Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,453 | 295 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 18,158 | 295 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 17,863 | 295 | 1.68% |
| 2018 | 17,568 | 750 | 4.46% |
| 2017 | 16,818 | 96 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 16,722 | 67 | 0.40% |
| 2015 | 16,655 | 345 | 2.12% |
| 2014 | 16,310 | 90 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 16,220 | 175 | 1.09% |
| 2012 | 16,045 | -60 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 16,105 | 275 | 1.74% |
| 2010 | 15,830 | 2,323 | 1.60% |
| 2000 | 13,507 | 1,555 | 1.23% |
| 1990 | 11,952 | 986 | 0.86% |
| 1980 | 10,966 | 2,044 | 2.08% |
| 1970 | 8,922 | 1,182 | 1.43% |
| 1960 | 7,740 | 799 | 1.10% |
| 1950 | 6,941 | 506 | 0.76% |
| 1940 | 6,435 | 461 | 0.75% |
| 1930 | 5,974 | 908 | 1.66% |
| 1920 | 5,066 | 348 | 0.71% |
| 1910 | 4,718 | -1,250 | -2.32% |
| 1900 | 5,968 | 759 | 1.37% |
| 1890 | 5,209 | 1,108 | 2.42% |
| 1880 | 4,101 | 0.00% |