How many people live in Brown County, TX?
Updated Apr. 6, 2026Refreshed annually
In 2024, there were about 38,600 people living in Brown County, TX. That makes Brown County the 85th-most populous county in Texas. It is home to 0.12% of people living in the state.
38.6K
population of Brown County, TX (2024)
0.12%
County share of the Texas population (2024)
About 38,600 people lived in Brown County, TX in 2024.
Population estimates, 2000–2024
What are Brown County, TX’s age demographics?
The age demographics of Brown County, TX are used for planning and resource allocation. The population distribution in Brown County, TX includes various age groups, each contributing to the community's dynamics. Comparing these demographics to state or national data can reveal differences or similarities, providing insights into local trends. Over time, shifts in age demographics can impact economic conditions, healthcare needs, and educational requirements. By analyzing these trends, stakeholders can better prepare for the future. Understanding the age demographics of Brown County, TX aids in informed decision-making and strategic planning.About 8,400 Brown County, TX residents are aged 65 and older in 2024. That represents 21.7% of its population. For comparison, the age group represents 14% of Texas's population and 18% in the US overall.
Another 7,700 Brown County residents, or 20% 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 Brown County, TX's population is aged 65 or older than the US as a whole.
Population estimates by age group, (2024)
What are Brown County, TX’s racial and ethnic demographics?
Non-Hispanic white residents make up 70% of the Brown County, TX population, higher than the national share of 57.5%. Brown County, TX also has a larger share of people identifying as Hispanic (23.1%) than the US overall (20%).
In contrast, Brown County’s non-Hispanic Black or African American population accounts for 4%, below the 12.6% nationwide, and the non-Hispanic Asian population makes up 0.67% of the county, compared with 6.5% 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.
Brown 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 Brown County, TX is Brownwood with about 18,800 residents in 2024.
Cities and towns in Brown County, TX ranked by population
Population (2024), includes only portions within county
| City or town | Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brownwood | 18,772 |
| 2. | Early | 3,174 |
| 3. | Bangs | 1,535 |
| 4. | Blanket | 360 |
| 5. | Balance of Brown County | 14,790 |
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