Brazoria County, TX

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2021 Population

368,575

0.139% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.1

0.278% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.36%

7.13% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$87,958

5.56% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$225,200

5.68% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

170,874

0.279% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Brazoria County, TX had a population of 369k people with a median age of 36.1 and a median household income of $87,958. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Brazoria County, TX grew from 368,062 to 368,575, a 0.139% increase and its median household income grew from $83,325 to $87,958, a 5.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Brazoria County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (44.7%), White (Hispanic) (18.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.12%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.75%).

None of the households in Brazoria 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.

93.6% of the residents in Brazoria County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Brazoria County, TX are Alvin Community College (1,178 degrees awarded in 2021), Brazosport College (223506) (880 degrees), and Pearlands Innovative School of Beauty (35 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Brazoria County, TX was $225,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.6%.

Most people in Brazoria County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Brazoria County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Brazoria County, TX borders Fort Bend County, TX, Galveston County, TX, Harris County, TX, Matagorda County, TX, and Wharton County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Brazoria County, TX is home to a population of 369k people, from which 93.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.5% of Brazoria County, TX residents were born outside of the country (49.9k people).

In 2021, there were 2.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (165k people) in Brazoria County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69.4k White (Hispanic) and 54.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.6%

2021 Citizenship

93.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.6% of Brazoria County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Brazoria County, TX was 93.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brazoria County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
165k ± 361
White (Hispanic)
69.4k ± 3.04k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
54.1k ± 726

31.6%

Hispanic Population

116k people

31.6% of the people in Brazoria County, TX are hispanic (116k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County 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

13.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

49.9k people

13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

47.7k people

As of 2021, 13.5% of Brazoria County, TX residents (49.9k 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 Brazoria County, TX was 13%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,225 ± 543
Gulf War (2001-)
4,472 ± 871
Gulf War (1990s)
2,657 ± 473

Brazoria County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Brazoria County, TX employs 171k people. The largest industries in Brazoria County, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (23,747 people), Manufacturing (21,998 people), and Construction (18,526 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($99,892), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($93,500), and Manufacturing ($86,730).

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

171k

2021 Value

± 4,359

−0.279%

1 Year decline

± 3.57%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Brazoria County, TX declined at a rate of −0.279%, from 171k employees to 171k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brazoria County, TX, are Management Occupations (20,136 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,113 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (14,011 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brazoria County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

171k

2021 Value

± 4,359

−0.279%

1 Year decline

± 3.57%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Brazoria County, TX declined at a rate of −0.279%, from 171k employees to 171k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brazoria County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (23,747 people), Manufacturing (21,998 people), and Construction (18,526 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brazoria County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Brazoria County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,718

Median earning men ± $2,120

$42,610

Median earning women ± $1,849

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($87,873), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,342), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($85,208).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($82,750), Information ($70,500), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,430).

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,784
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,498
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,027
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$5.32M
Manufacturing
$1.04M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$772k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Brazoria County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 58.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.2%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.2%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Brazoria County, TX 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 Brazoria County, TX awarded 2,126 degrees. The student population of Brazoria County, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,834 male students and 5,109 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Brazoria County, TX are White (928 and 44.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (787 and 37.6%), Black or African American (215 and 10.3%), and Asian (89 and 4.25%).

The largest universities in Brazoria County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Alvin Community College (1,178 and 55.4%), Brazosport College (223506) (880 and 41.4%), and Pearlands Innovative School of Beauty (35 and 1.65%).

The most popular majors in Brazoria County, TX are General Studies (632 and 29.7%), Chemical Technology (311 and 14.6%), and General Business Administration & Management (122 and 5.74%).

The median tuition cost in Brazoria County, TX for a public four year colleges is $2,600 for in-state students and $3,910 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 8,943 students enrolled in Brazoria County, TX, 42.9% men and 57.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,662 records, of which 57.8% were women and 42.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
86 degrees awarded
General Studies
632 degrees awarded
Chemical Technology
105 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Brazoria County, TX was Registered Nursing with 86 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Alvin Community College
1,178 degrees awarded
Brazosport College (223506)
880 degrees awarded
Pearlands Innovative School of Beauty
35 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alvin Community College with 1,178 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,010 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Brazoria County, TX, which is 0.905 times less than the 1,116 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 928 degrees mean that there were 1.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 787 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, 4-year or above ($2,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($675) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,795) 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 Brazoria County, TX was $225,200 in 2021, which is 0.92 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $213,100 to $225,200, a 5.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Brazoria County, TX is 73.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Brazoria County, TX have an average commute time of 30.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brazoria County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Brazoria County, TX is $87,958. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Brazoria County, TX was Census Tract 6631 with a value of $131,447, followed by Census Tract 6636 and Census Tract 6625, with respective values of $116,158 and $104,500.

In 2022, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Brazoria County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.975%.

Housing

Property

$225,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,684

$91,441

Median Property Taxes

±$2,786

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

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

Rent vs Own

73.6%

Homeownership

2021

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.6% of the housing units in Brazoria County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Brazoria County, 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 6631
Census Tract 6636
Census Tract 6625

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Brazoria County, TX was Census Tract 6631 with a value of $131,447, followed by Census Tract 6636 and Census Tract 6625, with respective values of $116,158 and $104,500.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Brazoria County, 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.

$87,958

Median Household Income

± $2,356

124k

Number of Households

± 3,520

In 2021, the median household income of the 124k households in Brazoria County, TX grew to $87,958 from the previous year's value of $83,325.

The following chart displays the households in Brazoria 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Brazoria 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.

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 (82.9%)
Carpooled (7.86%)
Worked At Home (7.26%)

In 2021, 82.9% of workers in Brazoria County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.86%) and those who worked at home (7.26%).

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

30.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brazoria County, TX have a longer commute time (30.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.64% of the workforce in Brazoria County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Brazoria County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.975%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.36% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brazoria County, TX (26.2k out of 356k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brazoria 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 10% of the children was living in poverty in Brazoria County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 183 in Brazoria County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 10.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

86.6% of the population of Brazoria County, TX has health coverage, with 56.2% on employee plans, 9.21% on Medicaid, 8.61% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Brazoria County, TX see 1559 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.89% decrease from the previous year (1589 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1821 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1244 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,559 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Brazoria County, TX

Primary care physicians in Brazoria County, TX see an average of 1,559 patients per year. This represents a 1.89% decrease from the previous year (1,589 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.7% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.4%

Uninsured

56.2%

Employer Coverage

9.21%

Medicaid

8.61%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.3%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brazoria County, TX grew by 0.231% from 13.3% to 13.4%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 41.2 in Brazoria County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Brazoria 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 38.5% in Brazoria County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Brazoria County, TX.

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