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Brazoria County

Texas · 372,031 residents · 1,363.27 sq mi
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Brazoria County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,325. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,100. Households here earn about 31% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
372,031
+54%since 2000
from 241,767 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
273 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+9%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
172K232K291K351K411K1990201020202024Brazoria County
2024391K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,325
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,632 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,437
+77%since 2000
from $20,021 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,100
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,161
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+54%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(158,052)
Black8.3%(20,183)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(55,063)
Asian2%(4,776)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(150,556)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(161,833)
Black14.4%(53,668)
Hispanic / Latino31%(115,202)
Asian7.1%(26,231)
Other2.2%(8,209)
Diversity Score84.6%(314,720)
Segregation Score31.7%(118,080)
Diversity Score
85
+36%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brazoria County, Texas?

Brazoria County, Texas has about 372,031 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brazoria County, Texas?

The typical household in Brazoria County, Texas earns about $83,325 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brazoria County, Texas expensive?

In Brazoria County, Texas, the median home is worth about $213,100, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.

How educated are people in Brazoria County, Texas?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Brazoria County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brazoria County, Texas?

About 7.9% of people in Brazoria County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brazoria County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Brazoria County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 180,324 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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