Brooks County, Texas
Brooks County is home to 6,943 people. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Texas rate (13.8%). The median household income is $47,764.
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| Measure | Value | Texas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,943 | 30,188,424 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $47,764 | $78,476 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 19.4% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 21.0% | 18.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 21.4% | 17.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 33.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $81,000 | $283,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $719 | $1,403 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 27.4% | 51.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 7.0% | 17.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.5 years | 35.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.