Brooks County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 186th-largest in Texas
The population of Brooks County, Texas is 6,987 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 186th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $31,310, the median home value is $82,700, and the median age is 38.1.
The population of Brooks County has declined 6.6% since 2010 (7,213 → 6,740), a -0.48% annualized rate.
6,987
Population
-0.48%
Annual growth
7
People / sq mi
$31,310
Median Income
$82,700
Median Home Value
Brooks County covers 943 sq mi of land at 7.4 people per square mile.
About Brooks County, TX
Brooks County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 7.6% of the population. With 6,987 residents, Brooks County is a county in Texas.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $31,310, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 28.9%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $82,700, with typical rent around $487.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 1.9%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 15 minutes each way.
Brooks County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Brooks County had a population of 7,213 in 2010 and 6,740 in 2024, a -6.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,266 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.48%.
6,740
Population (2024)
7,213
Population (2010)
7,266
Peak (2013)
-0.48%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,213 |
| 2011 | 7,223 |
| 2012 | 7,203 |
| 2013 | 7,266 |
| 2014 | 7,237 |
| 2015 | 7,203 |
| 2016 | 7,220 |
| 2017 | 7,138 |
| 2018 | 7,084 |
| 2019 | 7,093 |
| 2020 | 7,096 |
| 2021 | 7,023 |
| 2022 | 6,960 |
| 2023 | 6,895 |
| 2024 | 6,740 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Age & Sex
38.1
Median Age
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Male
18.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.3% · Seniors (65+): 18.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $31,310$-44,982 vs state |
| Mean household income | $53,032 |
| Per-capita income | $25,010 |
| Poverty rate | 28.9%+18.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Brooks County is professional & business services, accounting for 31.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.0%
Carpool
87.9%
Public transit
1.9%
Work from home
14.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$82,700$-177,700 vs state
Median home value
$487
Median rent
53.2%
Homeownership rate
3,856
Total housing units
74.8%
Occupied
25.2%
Vacant
46.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
76.9%
With health insurance
81.7%
With broadband internet
7.6%
Foreign-born
4.7%
Veterans (18+)
23.4%
With a disability
30.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
67.4%
High School+
14.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brooks County, Texas has a population of 6,987 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 186th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 7 people per square mile.
The population of Brooks County has declined 6.6% since 2010 (7,213 → 6,740), a -0.48% annualized rate.
The median household income in Brooks County, Texas is $31,310, with mean (average) household income of $53,032 and per-capita income of $25,010. 28.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Brooks County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (51.8%), Black or African American (0.8%), Two or more races (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Brooks County, Texas is 38.1 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.
The median home value in Brooks County is $82,700 and median monthly rent is $487. 53.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,856 total housing units, 25.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Brooks County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 31.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Brooks County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.