Brazos County's estimated 2026 population is 254,346 with a growth rate of 0.94% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Brazos County is the 24th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 195,671 and has seen a growth of 29.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Brazos County includes 66.38% White, 10.78% Black or African American, 5.72% Asian, 4.62% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (66.38%)
Two or more races (11.81%)
Black or African American (10.78%)
Asian (5.72%)
Other race (4.62%)
Native American (0.57%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157,983 | 66.38% |
| Two or more races | 28,104 | 11.81% |
| Black or African American | 25,666 | 10.78% |
| Asian | 13,608 | 5.72% |
| Other race | 10,993 | 4.62% |
| Native American | 1,362 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 264 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Brazos County's average per capita income is $46,354. Household income levels show a median of $58,388. The poverty rate stands at 23.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,021 | $143,217 |
| Families | $86,562 | $117,131 |
| Households | $58,388 | $88,284 |
| Non Families | $34,087 | $50,409 |
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