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Angleton, TX
City in Brazoria County, Texas.
Population
19,972
Land area
11.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,703
ZIP codes
0
Angleton and its ZIP codes
Angleton at a glance
- Angleton is about 15 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 163rd most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $86,712 a year, 10% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,900 (25% below Texas) and median rent is $1,141 a month.
Local data for Angleton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Angleton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,712
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$212,900
Median rent
$1,141/mo
Homeownership
67.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,468), German Americans (2,414), Irish Americans (2,327).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brazoria County. PPP loans are for Angleton.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,467
124,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.12B
FY 2026, $5,702 per person
How people get to work
Angleton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Angleton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
515
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27,418
22.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 47°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Angleton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
18.4%
U.S. 11.1% +7.3 pts
Cities near Angleton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey's PrairieVillage | 4.1 mi | 7 |
| Holiday LakesTown | 5.5 mi | 0.9 |
| DanburyCity | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| RichwoodCity | 6.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Lake JacksonCity | 8.3 mi | 19.7 |
| BonneyVillage | 9.4 mi | 2 |
| CluteCity | 9.7 mi | 5.3 |
| East ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BrazoriaCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| RosharonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| LiverpoolCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| West ColumbiaCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Oyster CreekCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Jones CreekVillage | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Wild Peach VillageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10 |
| FreeportCity | 16 mi | 15.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Angleton, TX in?
- Angleton is in Brazoria County, Texas.
- What is the population of Angleton, TX?
- About 19,972 people live in Angleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Angleton?
- Nearby places include Bailey's Prairie (4.1 mi), Holiday Lakes (5.5 mi), Danbury (6.6 mi), Richwood (6.9 mi), Lake Jackson (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023