Brenham, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
17,297
Unemployment
4.7%
Poverty
14.4%
Median Home
$163,700
Median Income
$49,147
Median Rent
$912
Brenham SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
9.5
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9
Brenham, TX Crime Report
359
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,982.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-15.48%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brenham / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 359 | 1,982.8 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 51 | 281.7 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 5 | 27.6 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 30 | 165.7 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 308 | 1,701.1 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 37 | 204.4 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 253 | 1,397.3 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 99.4 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
Brenham, TX Cost Of Living
91
Brenham's Overall Cost Of Living
Brenham's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Brenham | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 78 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 84 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Brenham in Texas
Map Of Brenham, TX
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Population over time in Brenham
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17,297 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 16,778 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 16,616 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 16,535 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 16,257 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 16,029 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 15,896 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 15,785 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 15,502 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 15,355 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brenham
| Race | Brenham | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.4% | 41.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 22.4% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 23.1% | 39.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Brenham
| Gender | Brenham | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brenham for adults over 25
| Education | Brenham | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Brenham, Texas
| Income | Brenham | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.0% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.3% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.0% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.6% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.7% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.1% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.1% | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.8% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 7.8% | 8.3% |
