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Brooks County, TX
5 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Brooks County, Texas.
Population
6,943
Land area
943sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Brooks County
Brooks County at a glance
- Brooks County is 94% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,764 a year, 39% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $81,000 (71% below Texas) and median rent is $719 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Falfurrias (4,646), Airport Road Addition (174) and Encino (127).
Local data for Brooks County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brooks County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,764
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$81,000
Median rent
$719/mo
Homeownership
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,826), German Americans (335), French Americans (283).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,254
2,173 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,372
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$38.4M
FY 2026, $5,433 per person
PPP loans
$5.9M
128 loans, 948 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$23.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Brooks County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.3%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brooks County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
445
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
88
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 43°F
27.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brooks County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
19.8%
U.S. 12.1% +7.7 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
37.8%
U.S. 11.1% +26.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Brooks County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Brooks County, TX?
- Falfurrias is the largest city or town in Brooks County, with about 4,646 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Brooks County?
- Brooks County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 78353, 78355.
- What is the population of Brooks County, TX?
- About 6,943 people live in Brooks County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Brooks County?
- Brooks County borders Hidalgo County, Starr County, Jim Wells County, Kleberg County, Duval County, Jim Hogg County, Kenedy County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023