Brown County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Brown County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48049
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 049
Geography
- Land Area
- 944.45 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.50 sq mi
- Total Area
- 956.95 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.764137
- Longitude
- -98.998456
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 37,502
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 29,714
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 29,501 | 78.7% |
| Hispanic | 8,000 | 21.3% |
| White | 27,134 | 72.4% |
| Black | 1,354 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 217 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,129 | 81.2% |
| Hispanic | 5,583 | 18.8% |
| White | 22,390 | 75.4% |
| Black | 1,125 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 239 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 368 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 38,347
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,073
- Poverty Rate
- 14.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,600
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,670 | 74.8% |
| Black | 1,408 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 228 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 23,327
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,126 | 17.7% |
| Republican | 14,775 | 63.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,426 | 19.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,115 | 47.6% |
| Female | 12,207 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,222 | 78.1% |
| Hispanic | 3,372 | 14.5% |
| Black | 169 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 193 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,034
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,228 | 56.1% |
| Hispanic | 979 | 29.0% |
| Black | 48 | 28.4% |
| Asian | 61 | 31.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,686 | 51.2% |
| Female | 6,347 | 52.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,352 (27.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,467 (20.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 19,246
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $155,164
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $950
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.8%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.