Brazos County, TX

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2021 Population
231,095
2.09% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
27.1
1.12% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
23.6%
1.2% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$52,658
4.71% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$229,700
5.51% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
110,682
1.53% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Brazos County, TX had a population of 231k people with a median age of 27.1 and a median household income of $52,658. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Brazos County, TX grew from 226,370 to 231,095, a 2.09% increase and its median household income grew from $50,289 to $52,658, a 4.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Brazos County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.5%), White (Hispanic) (18.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.83%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.45%).

None of the households in Brazos County, 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.

91.7% of the residents in Brazos County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Brazos County, TX are Texas A & M University-College Station (19,908 degrees awarded in 2021), Charles and Sues School of Hair Design (21 degrees), and Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design-Bryan (20 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Brazos County, TX was $229,700, and the homeownership rate was 48.4%.

Most people in Brazos County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Brazos County, TX was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Brazos County, TX is home to a population of 231k people, from which 91.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.4% of Brazos County, TX residents were born outside of the country (28.7k people).

In 2021, there were 2.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (126k people) in Brazos County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42.6k White (Hispanic) and 24.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91.7%
2021 Citizenship
91.3%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.7% of Brazos County, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Brazos County, TX was 91.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brazos County, TX
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    126k ± 440
  2. White (Hispanic)
    42.6k ± 1.73k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    24.7k ± 392
26.4%
Hispanic Population
60.9k people

In 2021, there were 2.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (126k people) in Brazos County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42.6k White (Hispanic) and 24.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

26.4% of the people in Brazos County, TX are hispanic (60.9k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
  2. India
    290,669 ± 13,170 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

12.4%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
28.7k people
12.8%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
29k people

As of 2021, 12.4% of Brazos County, TX residents (28.7k 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 Brazos County, TX was 12.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,676 ± 507
  2. Vietnam
    2,111 ± 285
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,207 ± 275

Brazos County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Brazos County, TX employs 111k people. The largest industries in Brazos County, TX are Educational Services (24,820 people), Retail Trade (12,053 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (12,029 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($144,329), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($57,308), and Public Administration ($55,862).

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.

Occupations

111k
2021 Value
± 3,043
1.53%
1 Year growth
± 3.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Brazos County, TX grew at a rate of 1.53%, from 109k employees to 111k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brazos County, TX, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (14,690 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,627 people), and Management Occupations (10,174 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brazos County, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

111k
2021 Value
± 3,043
1.53%
1 Year growth
± 3.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Brazos County, TX grew at a rate of 1.53%, from 109k employees to 111k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brazos County, TX, are Educational Services (24,820 people), Retail Trade (12,053 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (12,029 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brazos County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Brazos County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$39,670
Median earning men ± $1,578
$26,538
Median earning women ± $988

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,720), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,303), and Wholesale Trade ($55,559).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($43,855), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,569), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($37,938).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 1,701
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 1,086
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 981
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $1.51M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $880k
    Manufacturing
  3. $430k
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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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
  1. $255B
  2. $212B
  3. $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.

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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.

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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
  1. $77.7B
  2. $68.4B
  3. $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).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Brazos County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.13%).

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.

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
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 Texas1
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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Brazos County, TX awarded 19,949 degrees. The student population of Brazos County, TX in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 38,301 male students and 34,268 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Brazos County, TX are White (11,366 and 62.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (4,108 and 22.5%), Asian (1,375 and 7.54%), and Two or More Races (567 and 3.11%).

The largest universities in Brazos County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Texas A & M University-College Station (19,908 and 99.8%), Charles and Sues School of Hair Design (21 and 0.105%), and Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design-Bryan (20 and 0.1%).

The most popular majors in Brazos County, TX are Other Multidisciplinary Studies (755 and 3.78%), General Biomedical Sciences (623 and 3.12%), and General Psychology (620 and 3.11%).

The median tuition cost in Brazos County, TX for a public four year colleges is $8,578 for in-state students and $35,378 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Brazos County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 43.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 72,569 (52.8% men and 47.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 72,569 students enrolled in Brazos County, TX, 52.8% men and 47.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 38,985 records, of which 47.7% were women and 52.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 741 degrees awarded
  2. 575 degrees awarded
  3. 518 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Brazos County, TX was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 741 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 19,908 degrees awarded
  2. 21 degrees awarded
  3. 20 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Texas A & M University-College Station with 19,908 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 9,725 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Brazos County, TX, which is 0.951 times less than the 10,224 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 11,366 degrees mean that there were 2.77 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 4,108 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,578) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,626) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,222) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Brazos County, TX was $229,700 in 2021, which is 0.938 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $217,700 to $229,700, a 5.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Brazos County, TX is 48.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Brazos County, TX have an average commute time of 17.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brazos County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Brazos County, TX is $52,658. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Brazos County, TX was Census Tract 20.09 with a value of $155,133, followed by Census Tract 20.10 and Census Tract 20.01, with respective values of $125,173 and $118,456.

In 2022, 24.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Brazos County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.2%.

Property

$229,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$5,361
$40,441
Median Property Taxes
±$1,659

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 Brazos County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

48.4%
Homeownership
2021
68%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 48.4% of the housing units in Brazos County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 20.09
  2. Census Tract 20.10
  3. Census Tract 20.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Brazos County, TX was Census Tract 20.09 with a value of $155,133, followed by Census Tract 20.10 and Census Tract 20.01, with respective values of $125,173 and $118,456.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$52,658
Median Household Income
± $1,337
83.6k
Number of Households
± 2,576

In 2021, the median household income of the 83.6k households in Brazos County, TX grew to $52,658 from the previous year's value of $50,289.

The following chart displays the households in Brazos County, 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 < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Brazos County, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (78.2%)
  2. Carpooled (9.25%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.07%)

In 2021, 78.2% of workers in Brazos County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.25%) and those who worked at home (7.07%).

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.

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Commute Time

17.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brazos County, TX have a shorter commute time (17.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.1% of the workforce in Brazos County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 24.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Brazos County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.2%.

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Poverty & Diversity

23.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brazos County, TX (50.8k out of 215k 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brazos County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 19.5% of the children was living in poverty in Brazos County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.1%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 317 in Brazos County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 76.6 per 100,000 population.

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87.7% of the population of Brazos County, TX has health coverage, with 56.2% on employee plans, 10% on Medicaid, 6.7% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Brazos County, TX see 1175 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.56% increase from the previous year (1157 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1831 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 881 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,175 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Brazos County, TX

Primary care physicians in Brazos County, TX see an average of 1,175 patients per year. This represents a 1.56% increase from the previous year (1,157 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 37.8% between 18 and 34 years, 28.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.34% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

12.3%
Uninsured
56.2%
Employer Coverage
10%
Medicaid
6.7%
Medicare
13.3%
Non-Group
1.48%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brazos County, TX grew by 1.92% from 12.1% to 12.3%.

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Health Outcomes

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In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.7 in Brazos County, TX.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34% in Brazos County, TX.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 17.5% in Brazos County, TX.

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