Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Brady, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,230

Median Agei

39.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.6%2,910

Hispanic/Latino

37.7%1,970

Two or More

5.8%303

Black

0.7%37

Asian

0.2%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.2%324

High School Diploma

21.9%768

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%269

Some College (1+ yr)

18.9%665

Associate's Degree

6.3%221

Bachelor's Degree

11.8%413

Master's Degree

7.2%254

Doctorate

0.9%30

HS or Higher

83.8%

BA or Higher

19.8%

Graduate+

8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$138,800

Median Renti

$776

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.2%1,256

Renter-Occupied

44.8%1,021

Total Units

2,745

Homeownership

55.2%

Vacancy Rate

17%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

282

$500–$750

180

$750–$1,000

357

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%12

2010–2019

2.2%60

2000–2009

1.9%52

1990–1999

8.3%228

1980–1989

12.1%331

1970–1979

19.4%532

1960–1969

15.9%437

1950–1959

6.2%171

1940–1949

16.5%452

1939 or earlier

17.1%470

Heating Fuel

Electricity

62.9%1,432

Utility Gas

33.6%764

Wood

1.6%37

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%32

No Fuel

0.5%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,250

Mean Household Incomei

$70,772

Per Capita Incomei

$31,083

Poverty Ratei

13.7%

Unemploymenti

10%

Labor Forcei

2,574

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

185

Residentsi

261

Avg. Tenant Renti

$371/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing180 homes98% occupied$371/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,250/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

69%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

21%

Low income$23K–$37K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $37K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

66% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

39% of subsidized households are minority

36% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

66% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2695.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

254

Philippines

India

Workforce

Total Employed

2,316

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

356(9.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

76.6%Insured

23.4%Uninsured