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Brewster County

Texas · 9,232 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 $35,799. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,200. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,232
+4%since 2000
from 8,866 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+15%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Brewster County
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,799
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,386 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,577
+55%since 2000
from $15,183 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.4%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
39.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(4,710)
Black1%(87)
Hispanic / Latino43.6%(3,867)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(5,632)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(5,011)
Black0.9%(79)
Hispanic / Latino42.4%(3,918)
Asian0.6%(58)
Other2.1%(189)
Diversity Score65.9%(6,083)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brewster County, Texas?

Brewster County, Texas has about 9,232 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brewster County, Texas earns about $35,799 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 $101,200, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Brewster County, Texas?

About 30.4% 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 16.5% 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 551 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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