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Danbury, TX
City in Brazoria County, Texas.
Population
2,161
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,229
ZIP codes
0
Danbury and its ZIP codes
Danbury at a glance
- Danbury is about 19 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $92,159 a year, 17% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $233,400 (18% below Texas) and median rent is $1,425 a month.
Local data for Danbury, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Danbury, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,159
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$233,400
Median rent
$1,425/mo
Homeownership
78.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
37.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (479), Irish Americans (434), Mexican Americans (421).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brazoria County. PPP loans are for Danbury.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 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
Danbury, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 37.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Danbury, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Danbury, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Danbury
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AngletonCity | 6.6 mi | 11.7 |
| LiverpoolCity | 6.7 mi | 1.1 |
| BonneyVillage | 9.3 mi | 2 |
| Holiday LakesTown | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Bailey's PrairieVillage | 11 mi | 7 |
| RosharonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| RichwoodCity | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| Hillcrest VillageCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake JacksonCity | 14 mi | 19.7 |
| CluteCity | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| Sandy PointCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| AlvinCity | 16 mi | 22.9 |
| Oyster CreekCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Iowa ColonyVillage | 16 mi | 11.1 |
| East ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| ManvelCity | 18 mi | 27.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Danbury, TX in?
- Danbury is in Brazoria County, Texas.
- What is the population of Danbury, TX?
- About 2,161 people live in Danbury, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Danbury?
- Nearby places include Angleton (6.6 mi), Liverpool (6.7 mi), Bonney (9.3 mi), Holiday Lakes (10 mi), Bailey's Prairie (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023