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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Brewster County

Texas · 8,866 residents · 6,183.763 sq mi
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Brewster County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,386. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $63,600. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,866
+2%since 1990
from 8,681 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+10%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,386
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,586 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,183
+42%since 1990
from $10,730 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.2%
−9.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$370
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
40.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−9%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(8,300)
Black0.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino42.6%(3,695)
Asian0.8%(72)
Diversity Score57.6%(4,998)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(4,710)
Black1%(87)
Hispanic / Latino43.6%(3,867)
Asian0.3%(27)
Diversity Score63.5%(5,632)
Diversity Score
64
+10%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 28.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.6%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.3%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
−21%since 1990
from 13.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Brewster County to nearby counties

BREWSTER COUNTY VS
Presidio County
Income$43,802+60%
Home value$121,300+91%
Population5,433−43%
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BREWSTER COUNTY VS
Pecos County
Income$72,750+166%
Home value$165,700+161%
Population14,560+54%
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BREWSTER COUNTY VS
Terrell County
Income$44,886+64%
Home value$137,500+116%
Population702−93%
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BREWSTER COUNTY VS
Jeff Davis County
Income$59,286+116%
Home value$226,200+256%
Population1,711−82%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brewster County, Texas?

Brewster County, Texas has about 8,866 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Brewster County, Texas earns about $27,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brewster County, Texas expensive?

In Brewster County, Texas, the median home is worth about $63,600, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Brewster County, Texas?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Brewster County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brewster County, Texas?

About 18.2% of people in Brewster County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brewster County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Brewster County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 185 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9504
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 79830ZIP 79852ZIP 79834ZIP 79832ZIP 79842
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