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Brewster County

Texas · 9,546 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 $45,296. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,546
+8%since 2000
from 8,866 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+17%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Brewster County
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,296
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,386 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,696
+96%since 2000
from $15,183 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,700
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+63%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(4,948)
Black1.7%(162)
Hispanic / Latino41.5%(3,963)
Asian1%(94)
Other0.9%(82)
Diversity Score66.2%(6,320)
Segregation Score18.1%(1,730)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.2%
−59.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$165,700−3%
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BREWSTER COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brewster County, Texas?

Brewster County, Texas has about 9,546 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brewster County, Texas earns about $45,296 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 $171,700, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Brewster County, Texas?

About 40.8% 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 15.6% 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 865 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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