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Brenham

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
13.055
State:
Texas

Brenham is a city located in Washington County, Texas. Brenham has a 2026 population of 20,910. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Brenham is currently growing at a rate of 2.91% annually and its population has increased by 20.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,364 in 2020.

The median household income in Brenham is $65,112 with a poverty rate of 18.88%. The median age in Brenham is 33.8 years: 30.8 years for males, and 35.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.7 males.

20.9K
Total Population
1,602
Density (mi²)
591 2.91%
Growth

Brenham Population

Brenham Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202620,9105912.91%
202520,3195913%
202419,7283671.9%
202319,3616773.62%
202218,6846153.4%
202118,0697054.06%
202017,36480.05%
201917,647550.31%
201817,5927734.6%
201716,819970.58%
201616,722540.32%
201516,6683492.14%
201416,319880.54%
201316,2311801.12%
201216,051-59-0.37%
201116,1102751.74%
201015,8351190.76%
200013,5071,55513.01%
199011,9529868.99%
198010,9662,04422.91%
19708,9221,18215.27%
19607,74079911.51%
19506,9415067.86%
19406,4354617.72%
19305,97490817.92%
19205,0663487.38%
19104,718-1,250-20.95%
19005,96875914.57%
18905,2091,10827.02%
18804,10100%

Median Age

Overall: 33.8 years
Female: 35.4 years
Male: 30.8 years

Brenham Adults

There are 14,547 adults, (3,770 of whom are seniors) in Brenham.

Sex Ratio

Female: 9,673 (51.9%)
Male: 8,968 (48.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Brenham includes 55.81% White, 19.91% Black or African American, 4.33% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,40355.81%
Black or African American3,71119.91%
Two or more races3,12516.76%
Other race8074.33%
Asian3992.14%
Native American1961.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2,32012.45%
White1,2476.69%
Other race7293.91%
Native American1480.79%
Black or African American270.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,15649.12%
Black or African American3,68419.76%
Two or more races8054.32%
Asian3992.14%
Other race780.42%
Native American480.26%

Brenham Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Brenham 's average per capita income is $48,897. Household income levels show a median of $65,112. The poverty rate stands at 18.88%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$97,351-
Families$86,643$101,108
Households$65,112$80,844
Non Families$41,328$54,838

$48,897

Average Income

$65,112

Median Household Income

18.88%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)