Brewster County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Brewster County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48043
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 043
Geography
- Land Area
- 6183.76 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.52 sq mi
- Total Area
- 6192.28 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.808997
- Longitude
- -103.252458
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,837
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,491
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,381 | 60.9% |
| Hispanic | 3,455 | 39.1% |
| White | 5,134 | 58.1% |
| Black | 56 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,698 | 62.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,791 | 37.3% |
| White | 4,448 | 59.4% |
| Black | 154 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 72 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 9,503
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,083
- Poverty Rate
- 8.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 808
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,547 | 68.9% |
| Black | 56 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 177 | 1.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,474
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,699 | 41.7% |
| Republican | 2,342 | 36.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,433 | 22.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,272 | 50.5% |
| Female | 3,202 | 49.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,775 | 58.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,207 | 34.1% |
| Black | 30 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,702
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,496 | 66.1% |
| Hispanic | 926 | 42.0% |
| Black | 11 | 36.7% |
| Asian | 20 | 40.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,810 | 55.3% |
| Female | 1,892 | 59.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 845 (11.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,280 (45.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,917
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $247,475
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $870
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 65.5%
- Work From Home
- 8.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.