Brenham, Texas Population 2022
Brenham is a city located in Washington County Texas. Brenham has a 2020 population of 18,748. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Brenham is currently growing at a rate of 1.60% annually and its population has increased by 18.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,830 in 2010.
The average household income in Brenham is $67,201 with a poverty rate of 14.45%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $912 per month, and the median house value is $163,700. 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 Brenhamwas:
- White: 68.30%
- Black or African American: 22.48%
- Two or more races: 4.30%
- Asian: 2.78%
- Other race: 2.12%
- Native American: 0.02%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33,708 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 33,966 | 258 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 33,930 | -36 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 34,201 | 271 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 34,403 | 202 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 34,836 | 433 | 1.24% |
| 2016 | 34,740 | -96 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 34,861 | 121 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 35,496 | 635 | 1.79% |
| 2019 | 35,882 | 386 | 1.08% |
| 2020 | 36,268 | 386 | 1.06% |
| 2021 | 36,654 | 386 | 1.05% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,813 | 68.30% |
| Black or African American | 3,889 | 22.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 480 | 2.78% |
| Some Other Race | 367 | 2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 744 | 4.30% |
Brenham Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,197 | 2.43 | 60.4 |
| Married | 2,645 | 3.21 | 72.5 |
| Male | 269 | 3.99 | 82.5 |
| Female | 692 | 3.76 | 67.2 |
| Non Family | 2,591 | 1.12 | 44 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 953 | 8.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 957 | 8.95% |
| High School Graduate | 2,879 | 26.92% |
| Some College | 2,171 | 20.30% |
| Associates Degree | 970 | 9.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,839 | 17.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 926 | 8.66% |
Brenham Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,351 | 5,657 | 2,386 |
| 2+ Races | 220 | 201 | 42 |
| Black | 2,293 | 1,883 | 273 |
| Hispanic | 1,762 | 1,064 | 88 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | |
| Asian | 219 | 111 | |
| Other Race | 111 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.57%.
$33,147
Average Earnings
$36,994
Average Male
$30,357
Average Female
Brenham Language by Age
Brenham Language
81.38% of Brenham residents speak only English, while 18.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.40% of the population.
Brenham Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 454 | 198 | 43.61% |
| Black | 3,205 | 928 | 28.95% |
| Hispanic | 3,623 | 451 | 12.45% |
| Multiple | 677 | 65 | 9.60% |
| White | 7,728 | 582 | 7.53% |
| Other | 45 | NaN% |
14.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.13%
Male Poverty Rate
13.05%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Brenham
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brenham is Asian, with 43.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brenham is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.52%.
Brenham Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Brenham Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 696 | 7.32% |
| Black | 188 | 6.09% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 13.14% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 3.16% |
Brenham Veterans by Education
3.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
72.89%
Born in Brenham
91.13%
Native Born
8.87%
Foreign Born
6.56%
Non Citizen
2.31%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.13% of Brenham residents were born in the United States, with 72.89% having been born in Texas. 6.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 4,101 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 5,209 | 1,108 | 2.42% |
| 1900 | 5,968 | 759 | 1.37% |
| 1910 | 4,718 | -1,250 | -2.32% |
| 1920 | 5,066 | 348 | 0.71% |
| 1930 | 5,974 | 908 | 1.66% |
| 1940 | 6,435 | 461 | 0.75% |
| 1950 | 6,941 | 506 | 0.76% |
| 1960 | 7,740 | 799 | 1.10% |
| 1970 | 8,922 | 1,182 | 1.43% |
| 1980 | 10,966 | 2,044 | 2.08% |
| 1990 | 11,952 | 986 | 0.86% |
| 2000 | 13,507 | 1,555 | 1.23% |
| 2010 | 15,830 | 2,323 | 1.60% |
| 2011 | 16,105 | 275 | 1.74% |
| 2012 | 16,045 | -60 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 16,220 | 175 | 1.09% |
| 2014 | 16,310 | 90 | 0.55% |
| 2015 | 16,655 | 345 | 2.12% |
| 2016 | 16,722 | 67 | 0.40% |
| 2017 | 16,818 | 96 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 17,568 | 750 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 17,863 | 295 | 1.68% |
| 2020 | 18,158 | 295 | 1.65% |
| 2021 | 18,453 | 295 | 1.62% |
| 2022 | 18,748 | 295 | 1.60% |