Brewster County Population

1890–2026

9,395

2026 projection

1.7% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Brewster County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269,395-630.67%
20259,458-630.66%
20249,521-290.30%
20239,550+1872.00%
20229,363-1251.32%
20219,488-730.76%
20209,561+4174.56%
20199,144-921.00%
20189,236-880.94%
20179,324+1111.20%

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Brewster County Demographics

40.9median age

Median age

Female42.2 yrs
Male39.9 yrs

Adults

7,915
2,515 seniors (65+) · 32% of adults5,400 other adults

Sex

Female 50% · 4,752Male 50% · 4,751

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 95 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Brewster County Income

$56,212median household income

Median household income

$56,212

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$45,905

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

8.9%

About 1 in 11 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Brewster County Marital Status

55% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married55%57%54%
Never married26%29%24%
Divorced9%9%10%
Widowed8%5%11%
Separated1%<1%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201