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Crime in Brenham summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brenham. Key points include:
There were 508 total crimes in Brenham in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brenham is 2,568.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brenham is 531.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brenham is 2,037.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brenham is 21.22% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Brenham Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brenham / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 508 | 2,568.9 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 105 | 531.0 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.1 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 93 | 470.3 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 403 | 2,037.9 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 40 | 202.3 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 335 | 1,694.1 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 28 | 141.6 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Brenham summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brenham. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brenham is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brenham is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Brenham is $329,416.
The median income in Brenham is $65,112.
Brenham's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Brenham Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Brenham | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 90 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Brenham, TX Weather
The average high in Brenham is 79.2° and the average low is 57.4°.
There are 63.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Brenham |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 79.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 57.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Brenham Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Brenham
The current population in Brenham is 18,641. The population has increased 21.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,641 | 3.1% |
| 2023 | 18,086 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 17,655 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 17,385 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 17,297 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 17,123 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 16,778 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 16,616 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 16,535 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 16,257 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 16,029 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 15,896 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 15,785 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 15,502 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 15,355 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brenham
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Brenham is:
49.1% White with 9,156 White residents.
19.8% African American with 3,684 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 48 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 399 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 78 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 805 Two Or More residents.
24.0% Hispanic with 4,471 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brenham | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.1% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 19.8% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 24.0% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Brenham
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Brenham is 51.9% female with 9,673 female residents.
Brenham is 48.1% male with 8,968 male residents.
| Gender | Brenham | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brenham for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Brenham completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Brenham completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Brenham completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Brenham completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Brenham completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Brenham completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Brenham completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Brenham completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Brenham completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brenham | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Brenham, Texas
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5.4% of households in Brenham earn Less than $10,000.
9.1% of households in Brenham earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.1% of households in Brenham earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.5% of households in Brenham earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.3% of households in Brenham earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.4% of households in Brenham earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.8% of households in Brenham earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.7% of households in Brenham earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.4% of households in Brenham earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Brenham earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brenham | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.1% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.3% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.7% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
