Brown County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 82nd-largest in Texas
The population of Brown County, Texas is 38,294 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 82nd-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $55,305, the median home value is $149,900, and the median age is 41.4.
The population of Brown County has grown 1.5% since 2010 (38,076 → 38,631), a +0.10% annualized rate.
38,294
Population
+0.10%
Annual growth
41
People / sq mi
$55,305
Median Income
$149,900
Median Home Value
Brown County covers 944 sq mi of land at 40.5 people per square mile.
About Brown County, TX
Remote work is unusually rare in Brown County: 4.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. Brown County is a county in Texas with a population of 38,294.
The typical household earns $55,305, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 11.6%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $149,900, with typical rent around $887.
Roughly 19.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 4.7%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Brown County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Brown County had a population of 38,076 in 2010 and 38,631 in 2024, a 1.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,631 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.10%.
38,631
Population (2024)
38,076
Population (2010)
38,631
Peak (2024)
0.10%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,076 |
| 2011 | 37,995 |
| 2012 | 37,804 |
| 2013 | 37,663 |
| 2014 | 37,544 |
| 2015 | 37,729 |
| 2016 | 38,056 |
| 2017 | 37,816 |
| 2018 | 37,750 |
| 2019 | 37,770 |
| 2020 | 38,059 |
| 2021 | 38,155 |
| 2022 | 38,411 |
| 2023 | 38,477 |
| 2024 | 38,631 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.4
Median Age
50.0%
Female
50.0%
Male
20.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.7% · Seniors (65+): 20.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $55,305$-20,987 vs state |
| Mean household income | $77,845 |
| Per-capita income | $31,827 |
| Poverty rate | 11.6%+1.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Brown County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.7%
Drive alone
1.3%
Carpool
81.5%
Public transit
4.7%
Work from home
19.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$149,900$-110,500 vs state
Median home value
$887
Median rent
68.2%
Homeownership rate
19,087
Total housing units
78.5%
Occupied
21.5%
Vacant
31.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
82.2%
With health insurance
92.6%
With broadband internet
17.0%
Foreign-born
7.5%
Veterans (18+)
21.9%
With a disability
84.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.7%
High School+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brown County, Texas has a population of 38,294 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 82nd-largest county in Texas. Population density is 41 people per square mile.
The population of Brown County has grown 1.5% since 2010 (38,076 → 38,631), a +0.10% annualized rate.
The median household income in Brown County, Texas is $55,305, with mean (average) household income of $77,845 and per-capita income of $31,827. 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Brown County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (78.1%), Black or African American (3.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Brown County, Texas is 41.4 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.
The median home value in Brown County is $149,900 and median monthly rent is $887. 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 19,087 total housing units, 21.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Brown County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Brown County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
Brown County, TX Climate
Brown County, TX has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C (64°F) and receives about 703 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.9°C
Avg Temp
703
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 44° | 33 mm |
| February | 9° / 49° | 47 mm |
| March | 14° / 57° | 51 mm |
| April | 18° / 64° | 58 mm |
| May | 22° / 72° | 96 mm |
| June | 26° / 79° | 89 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 46 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 59 mm |
| September | 24° / 76° | 78 mm |
| October | 19° / 66° | 70 mm |
| November | 13° / 55° | 40 mm |
| December | 8° / 46° | 36 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Brown County, TX
The most comfortable months to visit Brown County, TX are typically October, April and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 35°C high). The coldest is January (near -1°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.