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Brown County

Texas · 38,095 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 $49,180. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,095
+1%since 2000
from 37,674 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+15%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K35K36K38K39K1990201020202024Brown County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,180
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,974 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,989
+73%since 2000
from $15,624 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+43%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(29,772)
Black3.9%(1,473)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(5,793)
Asian0.3%(129)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.6%(15,657)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70%(26,672)
Black3.6%(1,353)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(8,211)
Asian0.7%(269)
Other2.3%(893)
Diversity Score55.2%(21,010)
Segregation Score25.3%(9,653)
Diversity Score
55
+33%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$49,159same
Home value$92,500−16%
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Home value$155,600+42%
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Home value$134,800+23%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brown County, Texas?

Brown County, Texas has about 38,095 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brown County, Texas earns about $49,180 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 $109,500, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Brown County, Texas?

About 20.1% 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 12.7% 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 3,724 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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