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Brenham, TX
City in Washington County, Texas.
Population
18,641
Land area
13.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,428
ZIP codes
0
Brenham and its ZIP codes
Brenham at a glance
- Brenham is about 12 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 173rd most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $65,112 a year, 17% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $241,100 (15% below Texas) and median rent is $1,157 a month.
Local data for Brenham, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools11
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores5
- Restaurants111
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places30
Housing and community stats
Brenham, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,112
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$241,100
Median rent
$1,157/mo
Homeownership
51.1%
Bachelor's or higher
32.5%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,196), Mexican Americans (4,000), Irish Americans (1,793).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Brenham.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,079
16,712 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,659
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$300M
FY 2026, $8,365 per person
How people get to work
Brenham, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brenham, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
225
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
180
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 40°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone30 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brenham, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities near Brenham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurtonCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| IndustryCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| SomervilleCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| ClayCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| BellvilleCity | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| CarmineCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3 |
| Round TopTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| HempsteadCity | 19 mi | 6.6 |
| New UlmCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.4 |
| Beaver CreekCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.1 |
| SnookCity | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| Pine IslandTown | 23 mi | 9.3 |
| FayettevilleCity | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| NavasotaCity | 25 mi | 8.3 |
| Prairie ViewCity | 25 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brenham, TX in?
- Brenham is in Washington County, Texas.
- What is the population of Brenham, TX?
- About 18,641 people live in Brenham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brenham?
- Nearby places include Burton (12 mi), Industry (14 mi), Somerville (15 mi), Clay (16 mi), Bellville (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023