2023 ACS Census Data · Population 6,987
Brooks County is a small rural county in Texas with a population of 6,987. The median household income is $31,310, 52% below the national average. The poverty rate is 30.7%, median home value is $82,700, and 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 40% below the national average.
Population
6,987
2023 estimate
Rank #2739 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$31,310
Household
Rank #3138 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$82,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #3129 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
14.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #2836 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.
49.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
69.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
52% below Texas avg·52% below national avg
Poverty Rate
105% below Texas avg·105% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% above Texas avg·5% 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 →
$25,010
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
30.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
52% below Texas avg·60% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
49% below Texas avg·48% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
27% below Texas avg·27% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
12% below Texas avg·8% below national avg
Housing Units
3,856
Households
2,884
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,144
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
75.7%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
33% below Texas avg·40% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
19% below Texas avg·24% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
15.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
28.4%
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