2023 ACS Census Data · Population 9,464
Brewster County is a small rural county in Texas with a population of 9,464. The median household income is $52,612, 19% below the national average. The poverty rate is 8.4%, median home value is $216,000, and 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 88% above the national average.
Population
9,464
2023 estimate
Rank #2530 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$52,612
Household
Rank #2519 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$216,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #1058 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
45.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #154 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
28.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
19% below Texas avg·19% below national avg
Poverty Rate
44% above Texas avg·44% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% above Texas avg·8% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$36,716
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
62.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
26% above Texas avg·3% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
20% below Texas avg·17% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
21% below Texas avg·22% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
4% above Texas avg·7% above national avg
Housing Units
5,955
Households
4,929
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
1.8
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,624
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
79.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
17 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
110% above Texas avg·88% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
8% above Texas avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
14.2%
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