Brazos County, Texas
Brazos County: County in Texas, United States
About
Brazos County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 194,851 and a population density of 127 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 232,555 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bryan. The county was created 184 years ago in 1841.
Brazos County is located in east central Texas and is considered part of the Brazos Valley region. It was established in 1841 and named for the Brazos River which runs through it.
Anglo settlers first came to the area in the 1820s to establish cotton plantations. The fertile river valley soil supported large cotton crops and plantation agriculture. The county grew significantly leading up to the Civil War.
Texas A&M University was established in Brazos County in 1876 and became one of the largest universities in the country.
Major Cities and Attractions
College Station is the largest city and home to Texas A&M University. Other towns include:
- Bryan - The county seat and location of the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History
- Kurten - A very small town east of College Station
Texas A&M University dominates the area, bringing in over 60,000 students each year. Historic attractions include the George Bush Presidential Library on the Texas A&M campus.
Lake Bryan provides recreation including fishing and boating opportunities west of Bryan.
Key Industries
Education is the foundation of the economy due to the massive size of Texas A&M. The university conducts over $850 million in research annually.
The area also supports agribusiness, technology, and manufacturing industries. Prominent companies headquartered here include Travis Hill Cattle Company and Sanderson Farms.
In summary, Brazos County's culture and economy revolve around Texas A&M University and its long agricultural roots in the Brazos Valley region.
Quick Facts about Brazos County
| Population : | 232,555 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Brazos Country |
| Twitter username : | brazoscountytx |
| Area : | 1531 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99% |
| Named for : | Brazos River |
| Altitude : | 269 feet / 82 meters |
| Capital : | Bryan |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1841 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 21:25:20 (24th May 2025) |
| Density : | 152 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 16.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brazos County is located at 30°39'39"N 96°18'9"W (30.6608000, -96.3023900). It has 5 neighbors: Robertson County, Burleson County, Grimes County, Madison County and Washington County.
Brazos County map
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The largest city of Brazos County is College Station with a population of 119,260. Other cities include, Wixon Valley population 254 and Cottonwood population 209. See all Brazos County cities & populated places.
Brazos County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brazos County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| College Station | 119,260 | The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas. |
| Fairview | 9,358 | Town in Texas, United States |
| Kurten | 410 | Town of the United States |
| Wixon Valley | 254 | City in Brazos County, Texas, United States |
| Millican | 247 | Town in Brazos County, Texas, United States |
| Cottonwood | 209 | City in Brazos County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Brazos County
Brazos County has 5 neighbours.
- Robertson County county in Texas, United States
- Burleson County county in Texas, United States
- Grimes County county in Texas, United States
- Madison County county in Texas, United States
- Washington County county in Texas, United States
- Bryan
Demographics
The population of Brazos County increased by 16.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 194,851 | - | census |
| 2011 | 197,450 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 200,260 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 204,116 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 208,975 | 2.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 216,258 | 3.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 219,739 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 223,917 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 225,781 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 229,211 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 232,555 | 1.44% | estimation process |
People born in Brazos County (2)
People born in Brazos County, including baseball player Joe Gaines, H. W. South, .
List
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
