Brown County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 37674 people in the county, organized into 14306 households, and 10013 families living in the county. The population density was 39.9 people per square mile (15.41/km˛), it is the 79th most densely populated county in the U.S. state of Texas. There were 17889 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7.34/km˛). The average household size was 2.48 people, and the average family size was 2.98 people. In the county the population is diverse age-wise, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males. As of July 2008, the estimated population of the county is 38379, The racial makeup of the county was 35827 White, 1585 Black or African American, 253 American Indian, 249 Asian, 5 Native Hawaiian, and 460 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $30974, it is the 138th highest county by median household income in the U.S. state of Texas. The median income for a family in the county was $37725, it would be the 124th highest county by median family income in the U.S. state of Texas. The per capita income for the county was $15624, making it the 139th wealthiest county by per capita income among the Texas.
In 2000, 9963 pupils and students, of which 4980 are male and 4983 are female, 26.45% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 625 nursery or pri school, 548 kindergarten, 4319 elementary school, 2666 high school and 1805 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangs City | Brown County | 1.38 | 1.38 | 0 | 1620 | 1171.9 | 14216 | 23690 |
| 2 | Blanket Town | Brown County | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0 | 402 | 699.5 | 16611 | 34375 |
| 3 | Brownwood City | Brown County | 12.6 | 12.6 | 0 | 18813 | 1493.2 | 14158 | 27325 |
| 4 | Early City | Brown County | 2.57 | 2.57 | 0 | 2588 | 1008.2 | 18755 | 36150 |
| 5 | Lake Brownwood Cdp | Brown County | 5.73 | 5.72 | 0.01 | 1694 | 295.9 | 13289 | 26286 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 37674 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 37674 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 37710 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 37618 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 37803 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 37617 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 37952 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 38193 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 38478 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 38261 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 38379 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 304 | 321 | 625 |
| Kindergarten | 323 | 225 | 548 |
| Elementary school | 2235 | 2084 | 4319 |
| High school | 1370 | 1296 | 2666 |
| College or graduate school | 748 | 1057 | 1805 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County, Texas | $30974 | $37725 | $15624 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |