Brazos County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Brazos County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48041
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 041
Geography
- Land Area
- 586.14 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.10 sq mi
- Total Area
- 591.24 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.656713
- Longitude
- -96.302394
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 222,204
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 174,678
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 167,488 | 75.4% |
| Hispanic | 54,714 | 24.6% |
| White | 129,062 | 58.1% |
| Black | 24,208 | 10.9% |
| Asian | 8,411 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 170 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 173 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 797 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 137,911 | 79.0% |
| Hispanic | 36,765 | 21.0% |
| White | 109,792 | 62.9% |
| Black | 18,995 | 10.9% |
| Asian | 7,202 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,116 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 171 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 671 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 242,311
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,723
- Poverty Rate
- 22.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 54,295
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 153,237 | 63.2% |
| Black | 25,439 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 14,486 | 6.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 117,785
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 38,446 | 32.6% |
| Republican | 52,676 | 44.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 26,663 | 22.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 54,885 | 46.6% |
| Female | 62,860 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 77,209 | 65.6% |
| Hispanic | 20,975 | 17.8% |
| Black | 5,060 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 3,565 | 3.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 58,737
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 42,912 | 55.6% |
| Hispanic | 7,300 | 34.8% |
| Black | 1,569 | 31.0% |
| Asian | 1,426 | 40.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 27,049 | 49.3% |
| Female | 31,674 | 50.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 21,743 (15.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 55,512 (45.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 100,826
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $305,219
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,355
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.4%
- Public Transit
- 1.7%
- Work From Home
- 10.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 35.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.