Brazoria County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Brazoria County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48039
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 039
Geography
- Land Area
- 1363.29 sq mi
- Water Area
- 245.37 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1608.66 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.167817
- Longitude
- -95.434647
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 366,604
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 268,567
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 257,779 | 70.3% |
| Hispanic | 108,826 | 29.7% |
| White | 164,011 | 44.7% |
| Black | 61,817 | 16.9% |
| Asian | 22,509 | 6.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 608 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 104 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,442 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 197,109 | 73.4% |
| Hispanic | 71,452 | 26.6% |
| White | 129,043 | 48.0% |
| Black | 47,886 | 17.8% |
| Asian | 17,428 | 6.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,266 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 99 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 695 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 391,255
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $104,067
- Poverty Rate
- 7.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 27,893
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 186,775 | 47.7% |
| Black | 63,338 | 16.2% |
| Asian | 29,076 | 7.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 223,484
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 92,870 | 41.6% |
| Republican | 96,816 | 43.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 33,798 | 15.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 105,516 | 47.2% |
| Female | 117,801 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 122,318 | 54.7% |
| Hispanic | 51,123 | 22.9% |
| Black | 21,689 | 9.7% |
| Asian | 10,001 | 4.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 109,930
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 68,533 | 56.0% |
| Hispanic | 17,268 | 33.8% |
| Black | 11,256 | 51.9% |
| Asian | 3,918 | 39.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 50,988 | 48.3% |
| Female | 58,882 | 50.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 50,187 (19.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 85,677 (33.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 150,321
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $297,671
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,587
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 10.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.