Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX

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2024 Population
112,655
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
30.4
0.654% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
20%
1.51% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$74,289
1.33% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$336,400
6.15% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
51,460
4.9% 1-year decline

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22% of the households in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, 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.

92.6% of the residents in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was $336,400, and the homeownership rate was 58.2%.

Most people in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 113k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.6% of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (13k people).

In 2024, there were 5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.7k people) in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.5k White (Hispanic) and 11.4k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX are Spanish (18,502 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (963 households), and Arabic (521 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
54,335
Women
50.1%
54,022
Men
49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 108,357 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

92.6%
2024 Citizenship
93%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.6% of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was 93%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    62.7k ± 1.99k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    12.5k ± 1.62k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    11.4k ± 1.3k
27.5%
Hispanic Population
31k people

In 2024, there were 5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.7k people) in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.5k White (Hispanic) and 11.4k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

27.5% of the people in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX are hispanic (31k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    5,533 ± 1,779 people
  2. China
    720 ± 657 people
  3. Vietnam
    343 ± 454 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 5,533 Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX residents, followed by China with 720 and Vietnam with 343.

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Foreign-Born Population

11.6%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
13k people
10.9%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
11.7k people

As of 2024, 11.6% of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX residents (13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was 10.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    18,502 households (17.4%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    963 households (0.907%)
  3. Arabic
    521 households (0.491%)

22% of the households in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 17.4% of the households in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,351 ± 251
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,208 ± 309
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    555 ± 183

Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX employs 51.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX were Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,738 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,401 people), and Construction (3,576 people), and the highest paying industries were Offices of dentists ($301,088), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($160,200), and Offices of physicians ($157,196).

Males in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.63 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,259. The income inequality in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.518, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
24,291
Women
47.2%
27,169
Men
52.8%

The workforce of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX in 2023 was 51,460 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

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Occupations

51.5k
2023 Value
−4.9%
1 Year decline
± −4.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −4.9%, from 54.1k employees to 51.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX, are Postsecondary teachers (3,142 people), Customer service representatives (1,606 people), and Cashiers (1,413 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.5k
2023 Value
−4.9%
1 Year decline
± −4.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −4.9%, from 54.1k employees to 51.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,738 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,401 people), and Construction (3,576 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, 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

$52,857
Median earning men ± $4,142
$36,460
Median earning women ± $1,855

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($93,385), Wholesale Trade ($78,780), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,596).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($120,875), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,099), and Manufacturing ($48,293).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
4.59%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

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

Voting results are not available for Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.726%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

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.

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Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.18% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.18% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX in 2023 were Some college (25.1k), High School or Equivalent (18.8k), and Bachelors Degree (18.1k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was $336,400 in 2024, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $316,900 to $336,400, a 6.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX is 58.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$336,400
Median Property Value 2024
±$12,550
$24,722
Median Property Taxes
±$1,128

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--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

58.2%
Homeownership
2024
63.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 58.2% of the housing units in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.3%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$74,289
Median Household Income
± $4,898
42.5k
Number of Households
± 1,783

In 2024, the median household income of the 42.5k households in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX grew to $74,289 from the previous year's value of $73,314.

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Wage Distribution

0.518
2023 Wage GINI in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX
0.517
2022 Wage GINI in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX

In 2023, the income inequality in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was 0.518 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.138% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (78.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.2%)
  3. Carpooled (8.16%)

In 2024, 78.3% of workers in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.16%).

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

20.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.17% of the workforce in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, 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--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, 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--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX (21.5k out of 107k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic 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.

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Health

87.9% of the population of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 54.9% on employee plans, 9.43% on Medicaid, 8.94% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 0.748% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,657 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,657 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 33% between 18 and 34 years, 30.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

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

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Uninsured People

12.1%
Uninsured
54.9%
Employer Coverage
9.43%
Medicaid
8.94%
Medicare
13.9%
Non-Group
0.748%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX grew by 0.61% from 12.1% to 12.1%.

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