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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Brown County

Texas · 37,674 residents · 944.452 sq mi
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Brown County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,974. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

37,674
+10%since 1990
from 34,371 in 1990
1990 – 2025
40 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 36 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+6%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
34K35K36K38K39K1990201020202024Brown County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,974
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,291 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,624
+59%since 1990
from $9,797 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.2%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$441
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
72.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
27.8% rent
1.6
−17%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(30,335)
Black4.4%(1,513)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(3,799)
Asian0.1%(41)
Diversity Score44.1%(15,153)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(29,772)
Black3.9%(1,473)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(5,793)
Asian0.3%(129)
Diversity Score41.6%(15,657)
42
−6%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.6%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−15%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brown County, Texas?

Brown County, Texas has about 37,674 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Brown County, Texas earns about $30,974 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brown County, Texas expensive?

In Brown County, Texas, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Brown County, Texas?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brown County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brown County, Texas?

About 17.2% of people in Brown County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brown County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Brown County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,303 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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