Brazos County, Texas Population 2022
Brazos County, Texas's estimated population is 239,501 with a growth rate of 1.45% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Brazos County, Texas is the 25th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 195,666 and has seen a growth of 22.40% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 614 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 2,776 | 2,162 | 352.12% |
| 1870 | 9,205 | 6,429 | 231.59% |
| 1880 | 13,576 | 4,371 | 47.49% |
| 1890 | 16,650 | 3,074 | 22.64% |
| 1900 | 18,859 | 2,209 | 13.27% |
| 1910 | 18,919 | 60 | 0.32% |
| 1920 | 21,975 | 3,056 | 16.15% |
| 1930 | 21,835 | -140 | -0.64% |
| 1940 | 26,977 | 5,142 | 23.55% |
| 1950 | 38,390 | 11,413 | 42.31% |
| 1960 | 44,895 | 6,505 | 16.94% |
| 1970 | 57,978 | 13,083 | 29.14% |
| 1980 | 93,588 | 35,610 | 61.42% |
| 1990 | 121,862 | 28,274 | 30.21% |
| 2010 | 195,666 | 73,804 | 60.56% |
| 2011 | 197,450 | 1,784 | 0.91% |
| 2012 | 200,260 | 2,810 | 1.42% |
| 2013 | 204,116 | 3,856 | 1.93% |
| 2014 | 208,975 | 4,859 | 2.38% |
| 2015 | 216,258 | 7,283 | 3.49% |
| 2016 | 219,739 | 3,481 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 223,917 | 4,178 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 225,781 | 1,864 | 0.83% |
| 2019 | 229,211 | 3,430 | 1.52% |
| 2020 | 232,641 | 3,430 | 1.50% |
| 2021 | 236,071 | 3,430 | 1.47% |
| 2022 | 239,501 | 3,430 | 1.45% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170,157 | 75.17% |
| Black or African American | 24,390 | 10.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 559 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 13,690 | 6.05% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 147 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 5,930 | 2.62% |
| Two or More Races | 11,497 | 5.08% |
Brazos County, Texas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 81,514 | 2.58 | 47 |
| Married | 32,197 | 3.25 | 73.8 |
| Male | 3,503 | 3.43 | 43.9 |
| Female | 10,521 | 3.28 | 38.1 |
| Non Family | 35,293 | 1.68 | 25.5 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,650 | 5.47% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,602 | 6.25% |
| High School Graduate | 24,960 | 20.52% |
| Some College | 24,139 | 19.85% |
| Associates Degree | 7,900 | 6.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27,151 | 22.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 23,209 | 19.08% |
Brazos County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7,544 | 7,095 | 5,875 |
| White | 69,399 | 66,520 | 35,523 |
| Native American | 330 | 269 | 138 |
| 2+ Races | 5,265 | 4,152 | 1,723 |
| Other Race | 3,122 | 2,340 | 662 |
| Black | 13,767 | 12,170 | 2,902 |
| Hispanic | 28,539 | 19,362 | 5,230 |
| Islander | 99 | 48 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.85%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 77.88%.
$40,031
Average Earnings
$47,362
Average Male
$32,295
Average Female
Brazos County, Texas Language by Age
Brazos County, Texas Language
76.38% of Brazos County, Texas residents speak only English, while 23.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.41% of the population.
Brazos County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 22,915 | 7,229 | 31.55% |
| Asian | 12,656 | 3,751 | 29.64% |
| Multiple | 10,494 | 2,749 | 26.20% |
| White | 115,983 | 24,466 | 21.09% |
| Other | 1,987 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 54,352 | 13,735 | 25.27% |
23.90%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.62%
Male Poverty Rate
24.18%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Brazos County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brazos County, Texas is Black, with 31.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brazos County, Texas is Hispanic, with 25.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.39%.
Brazos County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Brazos County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
Brazos County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Brazos County, Texas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,331 | 5.33% |
| Black | 701 | 3.95% |
| Native American | 7 | 1.73% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.39% |
| Other Race | 66 | 1.54% |
| 2+ Races | 251 | 3.16% |
| Hispanic | 1,082 | 2.64% |
Brazos County, Texas Veterans by Education
9.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
64.97%
Born in Brazos County, Texas
87.20%
Native Born
12.80%
Foreign Born
8.67%
Non Citizen
4.13%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.20% of Brazos County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 64.97% having been born in Texas. 8.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990