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.

Brenham, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,641

Median Agei

33.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

49.1%9,156

Hispanic/Latino

24%4,471

Black

19.8%3,684

Two or More

4.3%805

Asian

2.1%399

Other

0.4%78

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%48

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%616

High School Diploma

23.8%2,649

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%826

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%1,279

Associate's Degree

7.4%818

Bachelor's Degree

23.5%2,614

Master's Degree

7.1%791

Professional Degree

0.9%104

Doctorate

0.9%105

HS or Higher

88.1%

BA or Higher

32.5%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$241,100

Median Renti

$1,157

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.1%3,911

Renter-Occupied

48.9%3,748

Total Units

8,306

Homeownership

51.1%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

548

$500–$750

248

$750–$1,000

397

$1,000–$1,250

868

$1,250–$1,500

968

$1,500–$2,000

295

$2,000+

151

Year Built

2020 or later

2%162

2010–2019

15.7%1,304

2000–2009

15.6%1,295

1990–1999

8.4%696

1980–1989

11.8%980

1970–1979

17.3%1,440

1960–1969

6.3%521

1950–1959

7.9%659

1940–1949

7.2%595

1939 or earlier

7.9%654

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.2%4,838

Utility Gas

34.1%2,612

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%120

No Fuel

1.2%89

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,112

Mean Household Incomei

$80,844

Per Capita Incomei

$31,724

Poverty Ratei

16.6%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

8,385

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,6969.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

882

United Kingdom

115

India

104

Philippines

Korea

Canada

China

Workforce

Total Employed

8,094

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

714(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.4%Insured

14.6%Uninsured