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Brazoria, TX
City in Brazoria County, Texas.
Population
2,880
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,089
ZIP codes
0
Brazoria and its ZIP codes
Brazoria at a glance
- Brazoria is about 9.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,635, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,400 (43% below Texas) and median rent is $1,049 a month.
Local data for Brazoria, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brazoria, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,635
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$162,400
Median rent
$1,049/mo
Homeownership
64.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (623), German Americans (542), Mexican Americans (342).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brazoria County. PPP loans are for Brazoria.
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
$2.1B
FY 2026, $5,702 per person
How people get to work
Brazoria, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.2%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brazoria, 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
93° / 45°F
45.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brazoria, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.4%
U.S. 11.1% +7.3 pts
Cities near Brazoria
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Peach VillageCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 10 |
| East ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Jones CreekVillage | 6.8 mi | 2.5 |
| Lake JacksonCity | 7.7 mi | 19.7 |
| SweenyCity | 7.9 mi | 2 |
| West ColumbiaCity | 7.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Bailey's PrairieVillage | 8.2 mi | 7 |
| RichwoodCity | 9.9 mi | 4.5 |
| CluteCity | 9.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Holiday LakesTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| AngletonCity | 12 mi | 11.7 |
| Oyster CreekCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| FreeportCity | 15 mi | 15.4 |
| SargentCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.5 |
| QuintanaTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| DanburyCity | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brazoria, TX in?
- Brazoria is in Brazoria County, Texas.
- What is the population of Brazoria, TX?
- About 2,880 people live in Brazoria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brazoria?
- Nearby places include Wild Peach Village (5.5 mi), East Columbia (6.8 mi), Jones Creek (6.8 mi), Lake Jackson (7.7 mi), Sweeny (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023