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Brookshire

Texas · 5,066 residents · 4.33 sq mi
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Brookshire has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,276. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,000. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,066
+47%since 2000
from 3,450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,170 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 797 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
+15%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Brookshire
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,276
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,461 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,014
+31%since 2000
from $12,235 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,035
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+23%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23%(793)
Black38%(1,310)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(1,282)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.8%(2,822)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(807)
Black26.5%(1,344)
Hispanic / Latino53.9%(2,731)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other0.9%(48)
Diversity Score74.6%(3,777)
Diversity Score
75
−9%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
−5%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
23.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
38.7%
−24.4 ptssince 2013
from 63.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookshire, Texas?

Brookshire, Texas has about 5,066 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookshire, Texas?

The typical household in Brookshire, Texas earns about $42,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookshire, Texas expensive?

In Brookshire, Texas, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $1,035 a month.

How educated are people in Brookshire, Texas?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Brookshire, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookshire, Texas?

About 18.8% of people in Brookshire, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookshire, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookshire, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,094 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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

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