Census Bureau data for Brazoria city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Brazoria city
- What is the median household income in Brazoria city?
- The median household income in Brazoria city is $51,354 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Brazoria city?
- The poverty rate in Brazoria city is 20.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Brazoria city?
- $168,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Brazoria city?
- The median gross rent in Brazoria city is $961 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Brazoria city residents have a college degree?
- 11.3% of adults in Brazoria city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,859
Median Income
$51,354
Median Home Value
$168,800
Poverty Rate
20.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.3%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-2,162 (-4%)
Home Value:
+$58,000 (+52.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.8 pp (+15.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.6 pp (+5.6%)
Unemployment:
-8.7 pp (-72.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,859
Median Age
34.0
Female
58.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 66.8%
Black 12.7%
Two or More 14.0%
Other 2.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$51,354
±$45,410
-$24,938 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$71,979
Median Family Income
$85,469
Poverty Rate
20.8%
+10.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
16.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
16.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.8%
$10–15k
11.7%
$15–25k
8.1%
$25–35k
10.7%
$35–50k
10.2%
$50–75k
5.7%
$75–100k
23.8%
$100–150k
13.3%
$150–200k
1.9%
$200k+
5.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,289
Owner-Occupied
60.1%
Renter-Occupied
39.9%
Vacancy Rate
6.8%
Median Home Value
$168,800
-$91,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$961
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
13.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
69.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.4%
$50–100k
19.8%
$100–200k
12.5%
$200–300k
17.2%
$300–500k
6.9%
$500k–$1M
6.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.7%
$500–1k
52.0%
$1–1.5k
39.5%
$1.5–2k
1.9%
$2–2.5k
4.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
19.7%
1 vehicle
30.1%
2 vehicles
31.3%
3+
18.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.2%
20+ units
4.1%
Mobile home
19.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.1%
1940–1969
1.1%
1970–1999
21.3%
2000–2009
6.1%
2010+
4.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
11.3%
-21.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.4%
Some College / Associate
28.8%
Less Than High School
3.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
-1.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.2%
Self-Employed
3.2%
Government Workers
16.6%
Private For-Profit
78.0%
Industry
Arts/Entmt.
18.6%
Prof. Services
17.8%
Edu/Health
15.0%
Retail
15.0%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Public Admin
7.1%
Construction
4.5%
Wholesale
2.3%
Agriculture
1.6%
Transportation
0.6%
Occupation
Management
31.8%
Food Prep
31.2%
Sales
18.8%
Production
14.8%
Construction
3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.7 min
Drove Alone
88.4%
Carpool
5.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.2%
Walked
3.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,201
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
45.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.0%
5–9
9.9%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
4.4%
20–24
1.8%
25–34
21.8%
35–44
10.6%
45–54
10.4%
55–64
8.0%
65–74
3.3%
75–84
12.6%
85+
3.1%
Under 18: 27.4%
Working age (18–64): 72.6%
65 and over: 16.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.3%
Naturalized Citizen
27.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.9%
With a Disability
23.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
85.9%
Uninsured
14.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
75.5%
Has a Computer
77.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023