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Brookshire, TX
City in Waller County, Texas.
Population
5,495
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,269
ZIP codes
0
Brookshire and its ZIP codes
Brookshire at a glance
- Brookshire is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,934, 16% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,300 (44% below Texas) and median rent is $1,264 a month.
Local data for Brookshire, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookshire, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,934
Poverty rate
21.4%
Median home value
$159,300
Median rent
$1,264/mo
Homeownership
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
29.0
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,341), German Americans (456), Salvadoran Americans (327).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waller County. PPP loans are for Brookshire.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,956
27,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,028
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$412M
FY 2026, $7,249 per person
How people get to work
Brookshire, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled14.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookshire, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
163
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,927
11.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 42°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brookshire, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.9%
U.S. 11.1% +17.8 pts
Cities near Brookshire
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PattisonCity | 2.9 mi | 3.5 |
| Brazos CountryCity | 5.9 mi | 2 |
| SimontonCity | 6.8 mi | 2.4 |
| FulshearCity | 7 mi | 12.9 |
| KatyCity | 7.2 mi | 15.3 |
| South FrydekCity | 8.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Weston LakesCity | 8.4 mi | 2.7 |
| San FelipeTown | 9.1 mi | 8.4 |
| SealyCity | 12 mi | 11.7 |
| WallisCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| OrchardCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Cinco RanchCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| CumingsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| Pecan GroveCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8.3 |
| Mission BendCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.8 |
| RosenbergCity | 19 mi | 37.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookshire, TX in?
- Brookshire is in Waller County, Texas.
- What is the population of Brookshire, TX?
- About 5,495 people live in Brookshire, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookshire?
- Nearby places include Pattison (2.9 mi), Brazos Country (5.9 mi), Simonton (6.8 mi), Fulshear (7 mi), Katy (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023