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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Brenham Micro

Brenham, TX · 1 counties · 30,373 residents · 604.194 sq mi
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Brenham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,760. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value is $85,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% 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

30,373
+16%since 1990
from 26,154 in 1990
1990 – 2025
50 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 43 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+10%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
25K28K31K35K38K1990201020202024Brenham
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,760
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,052 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,384
+58%since 1990
from $11,036 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.9%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$479
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $342 in 1990
US average: $602
73.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
26.5% rent
2.3
−7%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(19,892)
Black20.9%(5,468)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,162)
Asian0.5%(136)
Diversity Score53.4%(13,967)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(21,515)
Black18.5%(5,604)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(2,647)
Asian1.2%(363)
Diversity Score56%(16,994)
56
+5%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.0%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.1%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−27%since 1990
from 19.9 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 Brenham, TX?

Brenham, TX has about 30,373 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brenham, TX?

The typical household in Brenham, TX earns about $36,760 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brenham, TX expensive?

In Brenham, TX, the median home is worth about $85,600, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Brenham, TX?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brenham, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brenham, TX?

About 12.9% of people in Brenham, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brenham, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Brenham, TX has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,219 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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