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Brazoria

Texas · 2,866 residents · 2.645 sq mi
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Brazoria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,018. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% 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 $118,800. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,866
+3%since 2000
from 2,787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,084 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,054 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+16%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Brazoria
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,018
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,058 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,924
+50%since 2000
from $16,666 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,800
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+96%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(2,129)
Black10.3%(286)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(317)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.1%(1,313)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(1,794)
Black9.8%(280)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(620)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other1.2%(34)
Diversity Score63.8%(1,830)
Diversity Score
64
+35%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.8%
−52.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brazoria, Texas?

Brazoria, Texas has about 2,866 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brazoria, Texas?

The typical household in Brazoria, Texas earns about $44,018 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brazoria, Texas expensive?

In Brazoria, Texas, the median home is worth about $118,800, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Brazoria, Texas?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Brazoria, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brazoria, Texas?

About 27.1% of people in Brazoria, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brazoria, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Brazoria, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 102 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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