College Station-Bryan, TX Metro Area

Metro Area

Population: 273,280 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — College Station-Bryan, TX Metro Area

What is the median household income in College Station-Bryan, TX Metro Area?: The median household income in College Station-Bryan, TX Metro Area is $59,691 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in College Station-Bryan, TX Metro Area?: The poverty rate in College Station-Bryan, TX Metro Area is 12.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in College Station-Bryan, TX Metro Area?: $261,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in College Station-Bryan, TX Metro Area?: The median gross rent in College Station-Bryan, TX Metro Area is $1,146 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of College Station-Bryan, TX Metro Area residents have a college degree?: 39.1% of adults in College Station-Bryan, TX Metro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

273,280

Median Income

$59,691

Median Home Value

$261,900

Poverty Rate

12.0%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

4.7%

Median Age

28.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,451 (+18.8%) Home Value: +$75,100 (+40.2%) Poverty Rate: -0.6 pp (-4.8%) Bachelor's+: +1.6 pp (+4.3%) Unemployment: +0.5 pp (+11.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 273,280

Median Age 28.0

Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 26.4% White (non-Hisp.) 54.2% Black 11.4% Asian 5.1% Two or More 11.8% Other 4.4%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Indian

1.6%

Chinese

1.3%

Korean

0.5%

Filipino

0.4%

Vietnamese

0.3%

Japanese

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

21.9%

Puerto Rican

0.5%

Cuban

0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $59,691 ±$1,686

Per Capita Income $84,909

Median Family Income $85,838

Poverty Rate 12.0%

Child Poverty Rate 17.0%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 9.6%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 18.0%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

10.0%

$10–15k

4.7%

$15–25k

7.7%

$25–35k

8.7%

$35–50k

12.5%

$50–75k

14.6%

$75–100k

12.2%

$100–150k

14.2%

$150–200k

7.5%

$200k+

7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 117,162

Owner-Occupied 51.0%

Renter-Occupied 49.0%

Vacancy Rate 12.4%

Median Home Value $261,900

Median Gross Rent $1,146

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 21.6%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 50.9%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

7.9%

$50–100k

7.2%

$100–200k

9.0%

$200–300k

26.1%

$300–500k

26.8%

$500k–$1M

11.2%

$1M+

2.3%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

4.0%

$500–1k

32.0%

$1–1.5k

38.0%

$1.5–2k

16.6%

$2–2.5k

5.7%

$2.5–3.5k

2.2%

$3.5k+

1.4%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

5.7%

1 vehicle

34.6%

2 vehicles

38.2%

21.4%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

53.1%

Single-fam. att.

4.6%

2–4 units

4.6%

5–19 units

5.7%

20+ units

10.3%

Mobile home

8.4%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

2.2%

1940–1969

2.1%

1970–1999

12.3%

2000–2009

19.0%

2010+

20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 88.3%

Bachelor's or Higher 39.1%

Graduate Degree 16.9%

Some College / Associate 18.7%

Less Than High School 5.3%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.2%

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Work from Home 9.7%

Self-Employed 5.6%

Government Workers 24.3%

Private For-Profit 69.8%

Industry

Edu/Health

30.8%

Arts/Entmt.

11.3%

Retail

11.1%

Prof. Services

10.2%

Construction

7.2%

Manufacturing

6.2%

Finance

5.2%

Transportation

4.9%

Public Admin

3.3%

Agriculture

2.3%

Wholesale

1.8%

Information

1.4%

Occupation

Management

42.6%

Sales

20.6%

Food Prep

17.7%

Production

10.8%

Construction

8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.5 min

Drove Alone 75.1%

Carpool 9.5%

Public Transit 1.3%

Work from Home 9.7%

Walked 2.1%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 102,644

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 40.2%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 17.2%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5–9

5.9%

10–14

5.7%

15–19

10.7%

20–24

16.8%

25–34

14.1%

35–44

11.6%

45–54

9.2%

55–64

4.5%

65–74

4.5%

75–84

6.9%

85+

3.0%

Under 18: 20.6% Working age (18–64): 79.4% 65 and over: 11.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 11.7%

Naturalized Citizen 34.0%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 7.3%

Foreign-Born Origin

Latin America

56.3%

Asia

32.3%

Europe

6.4%

Africa

3.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.6%

With a Disability 10.9%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 88.1%

Uninsured 11.9%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.2%

Has a Computer 95.7%

Same House 1 Year Ago 75.0%

Moved from Abroad 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023