Demographics & People — Brenham, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,086 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~20,000 |
| Median Age | 33.8 |
| Total Households | 7,372 |
| Family Households | 3,920 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,439 |
| Black or African American | 3,995 |
| Asian | 280 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,370 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| 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 |
| Spanish | 2,498 |
| Population 5+ | 17,127 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 665 |
| Population 18+ | 13,329 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Brenham, Texas.