Brazos County, TX

Living in Brazos County

Bikeability52
Walkability35
Commute93
Public Transit36
Affordability65
Public Safety63
Airports58
Hospitals48
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

223kPopulation+38k (2010–19)
26  y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
42%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
56%Family Households

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years46%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black10%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate19%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone15%

Economy

$49kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
71%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector63%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$202kMedian Home Value+$60k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
$780Median Monthly Rent+$177 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas35%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brazos County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Brazos County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan4930
Feb5330
Mar6030
Apr6730
May7540
Jun8140
Jul8420
Aug8430
Sep7830
Oct6950
Nov5940
Dec5140

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brazos County

Inland Flooding52
Tornado20
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100

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Hospitals

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Airports

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