Brenham, TX

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2021 Population

17,385

0.509% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

2.78% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.1%

2.39% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,536

11% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$163,400

0.183% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

7,228

2.16% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Brenham, TX had a population of 17.4k people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $54,536. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Brenham, TX grew from 17,297 to 17,385, a 0.509% increase and its median household income grew from $49,147 to $54,536, a 11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Brenham, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (47.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.6%), White (Hispanic) (17.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.01%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.62%).

None of the households in Brenham, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.5% of the residents in Brenham, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Brenham, TX are Blinn College (223427) (3,281 degrees awarded in 2021), Evvaylois Academy School of Beauty (8 degrees), and Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design (3 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Brenham, TX was $163,400, and the homeownership rate was 56.3%.

Most people in Brenham, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Brenham, TX was 2 cars per household.

United States Texas Washington County, TX Brenham, TX Brazos Valley COG (Outside Brazos County) & Milam County PUMA, TX

Population & Diversity

Brenham, TX is home to a population of 17.4k people, from which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.96% of Brenham, TX residents were born outside of the country (1.38k people).

In 2021, there were 2.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.29k people) in Brenham, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.93k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.07k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.5%

2021 Citizenship

93.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.5% of Brenham, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Brenham, TX was 93.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Brenham, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brenham, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.29k ± 574
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.93k ± 508
White (Hispanic)
3.07k ± 556

25.1%

Hispanic Population

4.36k people

25.1% of the people in Brenham, TX are hispanic (4.36k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Brenham, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

7.96%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.38k people

8.87%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.54k people

As of 2021, 7.96% of Brenham, TX residents (1.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brenham, TX was 8.87%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Brenham, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
305 ± 143
Gulf War (2001-)
253 ± 181
Korea
64 ± 49

Brenham, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Brenham, TX employs 7.23k people. The largest industries in Brenham, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,420 people), Retail Trade (1,133 people), and Manufacturing (751 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($77,563), Public Administration ($62,857), and Finance & Insurance ($57,279).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.23k

2021 Value

± 754

2.16%

1 Year growth

± 14.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Brenham, TX grew at a rate of 2.16%, from 7.08k employees to 7.23k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brenham, TX, are Sales & Related Occupations (858 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (838 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (486 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brenham, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.23k

2021 Value

± 754

2.16%

1 Year growth

± 14.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Brenham, TX grew at a rate of 2.16%, from 7.08k employees to 7.23k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brenham, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,420 people), Retail Trade (1,133 people), and Manufacturing (751 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brenham, TX, though some of these residents may live in Brenham, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,600

Median earning men ± $7,300

$30,522

Median earning women ± $2,319

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($185,043), Other Services Except Public Administration ($79,706), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,558).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,278), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,179), and Public Administration ($43,603).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Brenham, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Brenham, TX awarded 3,292 degrees. The student population of Brenham, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,688 male students and 8,748 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Brenham, TX are White (2,129 and 64.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (741 and 22.5%), Black or African American (220 and 6.68%), and Two or More Races (87 and 2.64%).

The largest universities in Brenham, TX by number of degrees awarded are Blinn College (223427) (3,281 and 99.7%), Evvaylois Academy School of Beauty (8 and 0.243%), and Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design (3 and 0.0911%).

The most popular majors in Brenham, TX are General Studies (1,292 and 39.2%), General Economics (218 and 6.62%), and General Agriculture (190 and 5.77%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 17,436 students enrolled in Brenham, TX, 49.8% men and 50.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,347 records, of which 50.1% were women and 49.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
1,292 degrees awarded
General Economics
218 degrees awarded
General Agriculture
190 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Brenham, TX was General Studies with 1,292 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Brenham, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Blinn College (223427)
3,281 degrees awarded
Evvaylois Academy School of Beauty
8 degrees awarded
Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design
3 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blinn College (223427) with 3,281 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,423 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Brenham, TX, which is 0.761 times less than the 1,869 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,129 degrees mean that there were 2.87 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 741 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,510) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Brenham, TX was $163,400 in 2021, which is 0.667 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $163,700 to $163,400, a 0.183% decrease. The homeownership rate in Brenham, TX is 56.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Brenham, TX have an average commute time of 17.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brenham, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Brenham, TX is $54,536. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Brenham, TX was Census Tract 1703 with a value of $68,689, followed by Census Tract 1704 and Census Tract 1701, with respective values of $54,757 and $46,371.

Housing

Property

$163,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,366

$3,646

Median Property Taxes

±$498

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Brenham, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Brenham, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.3%

Homeownership

2021

71.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56.3% of the housing units in Brenham, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Brenham, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1703
Census Tract 1704
Census Tract 1701

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Brenham, TX was Census Tract 1703 with a value of $68,689, followed by Census Tract 1704 and Census Tract 1701, with respective values of $54,757 and $46,371.

The following map shows all of the places in Brenham, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,536

Median Household Income

± $8,496

6.48k

Number of Households

± 688

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.48k households in Brenham, TX grew to $54,536 from the previous year's value of $49,147.

The following chart displays the households in Brenham, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Brenham, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.7%)
Carpooled (9.83%)
Worked At Home (5.41%)

In 2021, 80.7% of workers in Brenham, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.83%) and those who worked at home (5.41%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brenham, TX have a shorter commute time (17.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.39% of the workforce in Brenham, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Brenham, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Brenham, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Brenham, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brenham, TX (2.17k out of 15.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brenham, TX is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

83.8% of the population of Brenham, TX has health coverage, with 42.7% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 0.891% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington County, TX see 1794 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.3% increase from the previous year (1672 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1987 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1376 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,794 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, TX

Primary care physicians in Washington County, TX see an average of 1,794 patients per year. This represents a 7.3% increase from the previous year (1,672 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 31.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.6% were men and 55.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.2%

Uninsured

42.7%

Employer Coverage

11.9%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

0.891%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brenham, TX grew by 26.2% from 12.8% to 16.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Brenham, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.