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Briar

Texas · 5,665 residents · 20.323 sq mi
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Briar is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,096. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $112,800. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,665
+6%since 2000
from 5,350 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
279 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+16%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Briar
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,096
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,646 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,452
+48%since 2000
from $19,912 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−37.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−7%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(4,979)
Black0.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(237)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(684)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(4,983)
Black0.7%(39)
Hispanic / Latino8%(451)
Asian0.7%(40)
Other1.2%(69)
Diversity Score24.5%(1,391)
Diversity Score
25
+92%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 31.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.5%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Briar, Texas?

Briar, Texas has about 5,665 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Briar, Texas?

The typical household in Briar, Texas earns about $66,096 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 $112,800, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Briar, Texas?

About 21.3% 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 10.2% 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 1,738 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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