Demographics & People — Brenham, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,086 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~20,000 |
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| Median Age | 33.8 |
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| Total Households | 7,372 |
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| Family Households | 3,920 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,439 |
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| Black or African American | 3,995 |
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| Asian | 280 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,370 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 7,499 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,633 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,261 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,923 |
| German | 3,372 |
| Irish | 1,335 |
| American | 720 |
| English | 583 |
| French (except Basque) | 455 |
| Polish | 367 |
Language
| English Only | 14,187 |
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| Spanish | 2,498 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,127 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 665 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,329 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Brenham, Texas.
