Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX

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2023 Population
107,083
2.02% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
30.6
0.99% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
19.7%
2.1% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$73,314
2.74% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$316,900
8.9% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
51,460
4.9% 1-year decline

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In 2023, Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX had a population of 107k people with a median age of 30.6 and a median household income of $73,314. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX grew from 104,967 to 107,083, a 2.02% increase and its median household income grew from $71,360 to $73,314, a 2.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.4%), White (Hispanic) (14.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.14%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (7.73%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.29%).

22.7% of the households in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, 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.

93% of the residents in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was $316,900, and the homeownership rate was 58.3%.

Most people in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 107k people, from which 93% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.9% of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (11.7k people).

In 2023, there were 3.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.4k people) in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.9k White (Hispanic) and 9.78k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX are Spanish (18,975 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (651 households), and Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (283 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
54,335
Women
50.1%
54,022
Men
49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 108,357 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

93%
2023 Citizenship
93%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93% of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was 93%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    60.4k ± 1.79k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    15.9k ± 1.81k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    9.78k ± 1.11k
28.1%
Hispanic Population
30.1k people

In 2023, there were 3.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.4k people) in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.9k White (Hispanic) and 9.78k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

28.1% of the people in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX are hispanic (30.1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    5,533 ± 1,779 people
  2. China
    720 ± 657 people
  3. Vietnam
    343 ± 454 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 5,533 Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX residents, followed by China with 720 and Vietnam with 343.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.9%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
11.7k people
10.8%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
11.3k people

As of 2023, 10.9% of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX residents (11.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was 10.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    18,975 households (18.8%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    651 households (0.644%)
  3. Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
    283 households (0.28%)

22.7% of the households in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 18.8% of the households in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,368 ± 227
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,109 ± 267
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    444 ± 145

Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX employs 51.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX were Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,738 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,401 people), and Construction (3,576 people), and the highest paying industries were Offices of dentists ($301,088), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($160,200), and Offices of physicians ($157,196).

Males in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.63 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,259. The income inequality in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.518, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
24,291
Women
47.2%
27,169
Men
52.8%

The workforce of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX in 2023 was 51,460 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

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Occupations

51.5k
2023 Value
−4.9%
1 Year decline
± −4.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −4.9%, from 54.1k employees to 51.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX, are Postsecondary teachers (3,142 people), Customer service representatives (1,606 people), and Cashiers (1,413 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.5k
2023 Value
−4.9%
1 Year decline
± −4.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −4.9%, from 54.1k employees to 51.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,738 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,401 people), and Construction (3,576 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$50,458
Median earning men ± $5,013
$34,896
Median earning women ± $2,966

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($76,508), Public Administration ($73,148), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,144).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($63,644), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,524), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,385).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
4.59%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.726%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
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 Texas1
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.

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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.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.18% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.18% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX in 2023 were Some college (25.1k), High School or Equivalent (18.8k), and Bachelors Degree (18.1k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was $316,900 in 2023, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $291,000 to $316,900, a 8.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX is 58.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$316,900
Median Property Value 2023
±$12,273
$23,578
Median Property Taxes
±$1,084

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 Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

58.3%
Homeownership
2023
65.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 58.3% of the housing units in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.9%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$73,314
Median Household Income
± $3,180
40.4k
Number of Households
± 1,709

In 2023, the median household income of the 40.4k households in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX grew to $73,314 from the previous year's value of $71,360.

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Wage Distribution

0.518
2023 Wage GINI in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX
0.517
2022 Wage GINI in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX

In 2023, the income inequality in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was 0.518 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.138% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (80.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.63%)
  3. Carpooled (8.32%)

In 2023, 80.2% of workers in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.63%) and those who carpooled to work (8.32%).

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.

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Commute Time

20.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.28% of the workforce in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX (20.2k out of 102k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, 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.

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Health

87.9% of the population of Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 55.9% on employee plans, 9.59% on Medicaid, 9% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.12% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.975% increase from the previous year (1,641 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 638 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,657 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,657 patients per year. This represents a 0.975% increase from the previous year (1,641 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 33.6% between 18 and 34 years, 31.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

12.1%
Uninsured
55.9%
Employer Coverage
9.59%
Medicaid
9%
Medicare
12.4%
Non-Group
1.12%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brazos County--College Station & Bryan Cities (Outer) PUMA, TX declined by 3.8% from 12.5% to 12.1%.

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