Bryan, TX

Census Place

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2021 Population

85,204

0.515% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

31.3

0.321% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

23.5%

1.27% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$49,181

5.06% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$164,100

3.86% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bryan, TX had a population of 85.2k people with a median age of 31.3 and a median household income of $49,181. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bryan, TX declined from 85,645 to 85,204, a −0.515% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,813 to $49,181, a 5.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bryan, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (37.7%), White (Hispanic) (30.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.02%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.85%).

None of the households in Bryan, 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.

89.5% of the residents in Bryan, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bryan, TX are Charles and Sues School of Hair Design (21 degrees awarded in 2021) and Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design-Bryan (20 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Bryan, TX was $164,100, and the homeownership rate was 49.5%.

Most people in Bryan, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Bryan, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Bryan, TX is home to a population of 85.2k people, from which 89.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 14.6% of Bryan, TX residents were born outside of the country (12.5k people).

In 2021, there were 1.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.2k people) in Bryan, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.2k White (Hispanic) and 14.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

89.5%

2021 Citizenship

88.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.5% of Bryan, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bryan, TX was 88.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bryan, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
32.2k ± 1.45k
White (Hispanic)
26.2k ± 1.75k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.9k ± 1.12k

40.6%

Hispanic Population

34.6k people

40.6% of the people in Bryan, TX are hispanic (34.6k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

14.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12.5k people

15.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.2k people

As of 2021, 14.6% of Bryan, TX residents (12.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bryan, TX was 15.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
868 ± 213
Gulf War (2001-)
677 ± 229
Gulf War (1990s)
438 ± 164

Bryan, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bryan, TX employs 39.1k people. The largest industries in Bryan, TX are Educational Services (6,681 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,531 people), and Construction (4,469 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($62,535), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($57,475), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,923).

Employment

Occupations

39.1k

2021 Value

± 1,822

−2.68%

1 Year decline

± 6.73%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bryan, TX declined at a rate of −2.68%, from 40.2k employees to 39.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bryan, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,845 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,594 people), and Management Occupations (3,474 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bryan, 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

39.1k

2021 Value

± 1,822

−2.68%

1 Year decline

± 6.73%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bryan, TX declined at a rate of −2.68%, from 40.2k employees to 39.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bryan, TX, are Educational Services (6,681 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,531 people), and Construction (4,469 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bryan, TX, though some of these residents may live in Bryan, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,516

Median earning men ± $2,220

$27,157

Median earning women ± $1,788

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($60,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,204), and Information ($46,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,152), Public Administration ($44,763), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,575).

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 Bryan, 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 Bryan, TX awarded 41 degrees. The student population of Bryan, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 38 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bryan, TX are White (19 and 46.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14 and 34.1%), Black or African American (7 and 17.1%), and Asian (1 and 2.44%).

The largest universities in Bryan, TX by number of degrees awarded are Charles and Sues School of Hair Design (21 and 51.2%) and Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design-Bryan (20 and 48.8%).

The most popular majors in Bryan, TX are General Cosmetology (41 and 100%).

Completions

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.

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 Bryan, TX was $164,100 in 2021, which is 0.67 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $158,000 to $164,100, a 3.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Bryan, TX is 49.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bryan, TX have an average commute time of 16.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bryan, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bryan, TX is $49,181. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Bryan, TX was Census Tract 7 with a value of $59,712, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 6.03, with respective values of $57,652 and $40,646.

Property

$164,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,757

$15,360

Median Property Taxes

±$1,032

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

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

Rent vs Own

49.5%

Homeownership

2021

67.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 49.5% of the housing units in Bryan, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 49.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bryan, 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 7
Census Tract 8
Census Tract 6.03

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bryan, TX was Census Tract 7 with a value of $59,712, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 6.03, with respective values of $57,652 and $40,646.

The following map shows all of the places in Bryan, 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.

$49,181

Median Household Income

± $2,284

31k

Number of Households

± 1,491

In 2021, the median household income of the 31k households in Bryan, TX grew to $49,181 from the previous year's value of $46,813.

The following chart displays the households in Bryan, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bryan, 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 (80.8%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (4.17%)

In 2021, 80.8% of workers in Bryan, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (4.17%).

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

16.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bryan, TX have a shorter commute time (16.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.676% of the workforce in Bryan, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bryan, TX (19.1k out of 81.3k 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 6 - 11.

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

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

82.7% of the population of Bryan, TX has health coverage, with 45% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 7.7% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.18% 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 29.8% between 18 and 34 years, 32% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.3%

Uninsured

45%

Employer Coverage

17.6%

Medicaid

7.7%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.18%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bryan, TX declined by 7.86% from 18.8% to 17.3%.

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