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Brenham

Texas · 17,369 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 $49,147. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,369
+29%since 2000
from 13,507 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,330 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 1,035 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+1%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K15K17K19K1990201020202024Brenham
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,147
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,198 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,037
+70%since 2000
from $15,351 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
43.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+39%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(8,820)
Black22.1%(3,841)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(3,628)
Asian2.5%(434)
Other1.3%(234)
Diversity Score78.9%(13,711)
Diversity Score
79
+25%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brenham, Texas?

Brenham, Texas has about 17,369 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brenham, Texas?

The typical household in Brenham, Texas earns about $49,147 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 $163,700, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in Brenham, Texas?

About 25.9% 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 14.4% of people in Brenham, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brenham, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Brenham, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,417 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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