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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Brenham

Texas · 11,952 residents · 13.055 sq mi
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Brenham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,946. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $56,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,952
−12%vs 2000
vs 13,507 in 2000
1990 – 2025
916 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 1,035 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$21,946
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,198 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,329
−33%vs 2000
vs $15,351 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$56,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$339
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $479 in 2000
US average: $450
60.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.1% in 2000
39.3% rent
2.6
+8%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(8,842)
Black21.6%(2,922)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,384)
Asian1.8%(249)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(8,540)
1990
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(8,646)
Black23.4%(2,802)
Hispanic / Latino5%(598)
Asian1%(114)
Other3.3%(390)
Diversity Score59%(7,055)
59
−7%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Brenham, Texas?

Brenham, Texas has about 11,952 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Brenham, Texas?

The typical household in Brenham, Texas earns about $21,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brenham, Texas expensive?

In Brenham, Texas, the median home is worth about $56,800, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Brenham, Texas?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brenham, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brenham, Texas?

About 17.2% of people in Brenham, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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