How many people live in Brazos County, TX?
Updated Apr. 6, 2026Refreshed annually
In 2024, there were about 249,600 people living in Brazos County, TX. That makes Brazos County the 23rd-most populous county in Texas. It is home to 0.79% of people living in the state.
250K
population of Brazos County, TX (2024)
0.79%
County share of the Texas population (2024)
About 249,600 people lived in Brazos County, TX in 2024.
Population estimates, 2000–2024
What are Brazos County, TX’s age demographics?
Understanding the age demographics of Brazos County, TX is crucial for policy making and resource allocation. Age distribution data provides insights into the needs and priorities of different age groups within the community. In Brazos County, TX, the population is divided into various age groups: 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, and so on. Comparing these demographics to state or national averages can highlight differences or similarities, which can inform local strategies. Over the past decade, trends in age demographics may reveal shifts in population growth or decline among certain age groups. These trends have implications for economic planning, educational services, and healthcare provision in Brazos County, TX. Understanding these demographics helps ensure that resources are allocated efficiently to meet the needs of all residents.About 27,300 Brazos County, TX residents are aged 65 and older in 2024. That represents 10.9% of its population. For comparison, the age group represents 14% of Texas’s population and 18% in the US overall.
Another 49,700 Brazos County residents, or 19.9% of the population, were children under 18. For comparison, the age group represents 24.6% of Texas’s population and 21.6% in the US overall.
A higher share of Brazos County, TX's population is aged 18–24 than the US as a whole.
Population estimates by age group, (2024)
What are Brazos County, TX’s racial and ethnic demographics?
Hispanic residents make up 27.9% of the Brazos County, TX population, higher than the national share of 20%.
In contrast, Brazos County’s non-Hispanic white population accounts for 53.3%, below the 57.5% nationwide, and the non-Hispanic Black or African American population makes up 10.6% of the county, compared with 12.6% nationally.
Racial and ethnic make up differ based on location. These figures reflect how people identified their race alone (not in combination with other races), and separate out Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, following Census reporting standards.
Brazos County, TX has a higher share of a non-Hispanic white population than Texas as a whole.
Population estimates by race and ethnicity, (2024)
The largest city or town in Brazos County, TX is College Station with about 128,000 residents in 2024.
Cities and towns in Brazos County, TX ranked by population
Population (2024), includes only portions within county
| City or town | Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | College Station | 128,023 |
| 2. | Bryan | 91,541 |
| 3. | Kurten | 406 |
| 4. | Wixon Valley | 233 |
| 5. | Navasota (pt.) | |
| 6. | Balance of Brazos County | 29,421 |
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