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Brady

Texas · 5,118 residents · 8.943 sq mi
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Brady has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,577. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,118
−7%since 2000
from 5,523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
572 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+17%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Brady
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,577
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,961 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,383
+78%since 2000
from $12,607 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing14.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+38%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(3,563)
Black2.1%(114)
Hispanic / Latino32.7%(1,805)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.8%(3,245)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(2,930)
Black1.6%(84)
Hispanic / Latino37.7%(1,927)
Asian0.7%(37)
Other6.7%(342)
Diversity Score70.1%(3,589)
Diversity Score
70
+19%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.3%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brady, Texas?

Brady, Texas has about 5,118 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brady, Texas?

The typical household in Brady, Texas earns about $45,577 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brady, Texas expensive?

In Brady, Texas, the median home is worth about $84,700, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Brady, Texas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brady, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brady, Texas?

About 16.6% of people in Brady, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brady, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Brady, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 828 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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