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Briar

Texas · 7,035 residents · 20.323 sq mi
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Briar has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,311. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 16% 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 $190,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,035
+31%since 2000
from 5,350 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
346 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+16%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Briar
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,311
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,646 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,842
+55%since 2000
from $19,912 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+76%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(5,605)
Black1%(69)
Hispanic / Latino13%(914)
Asian0.7%(46)
Other0.7%(50)
Diversity Score34.7%(2,443)
Diversity Score
35
+172%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+13%since 2000
from 31.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Briar, Texas?

Briar, Texas has about 7,035 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Briar, Texas?

The typical household in Briar, Texas earns about $59,311 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 $190,500, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Briar, Texas?

About 15.9% 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 7.6% 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 3,108 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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

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