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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Briar

Texas · 5,350 residents · 20.323 sq mi
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Briar has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,646. Population has grown 36% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $85,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,350
+36%since 1990
from 3,927 in 1990
1990 – 2024
263 / sq mi
+36%since 1990
from 193 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+8%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Briar
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,646
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,508 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,912
+52%since 1990
from $13,066 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$530
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $423 in 1990
US average: $602
87.1%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 89.9% in 1990
12.9% rent
1.8
−28%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(3,885)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(72)
Asian0.5%(18)
Diversity Score7%(274)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(4,979)
Black0.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(237)
Asian0.4%(20)
Diversity Score12.8%(684)
13
+83%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.8%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.7 min
−8%since 1990
from 34.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Briar, Texas?

Briar, Texas has about 5,350 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Briar, Texas?

The typical household in Briar, Texas earns about $46,646 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Briar, Texas expensive?

In Briar, Texas, the median home is worth about $85,200, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Briar, Texas?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Briar, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Briar, Texas?

About 5.6% of people in Briar, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Briar, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Briar, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,423 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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