Brewster County Summary

Life in Brewster County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Brewster County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Brewster County:

  • The population in Brewster County is 9,454.

  • The median home value in Brewster County is $227,593.

  • The median income in Brewster County is $47,747.

  • The median rent in Brewster County is $780.

  • The unemployment rate in Brewster County is 3.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Brewster County is 15.7%.

  • The average high in Brewster County is 84.8° and there are 28.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Brewster County

List Of Cities & Towns in Brewster County

Alpine, TX Population 5,997

Marathon, TX Population 275

Study Butte, TX Population 178

Terlingua, TX Population 154

Map Of Brewster County

Brewster County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Brewster County is 84.8°.

  • There are 81.49 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 28.0 inches of rain each year with 1.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:52 hours of sun each day in Brewster County.

StatBrewster County
Mean High84.8
Nice Days81.49
Rainfall28.0
Snowfall1.0
Sunny_hours7:52
84.8°
Average High
28.0
Inches of Rain

Brewster County Photos

City Of Alpine And County Seat Of Brewster Countyc State Of Texasc United States April
Source: Wikipedia User Talshiarr | CC BY-SA 2.5
Brewster County Courthouse   Alpinec Tx
Source: Wikipedia User Greenmars | CC BY-SA 3.0

Brewster County Demographics

Population over time in Brewster County

The current population in Brewster County is 9,454. The population has increased 2.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 9,501 2.9%
2021 9,231 0.0%
2020 9,231 -

Gender in Brewster County

  • Brewster County is 51.6% female with 4,875 female residents.

  • Brewster County is 48.4% male with 4,578 male residents.

Female
51.6% (4,875)
Male
48.4% (4,578)
Gender Brewster County TX USA
Female 51.6% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 48.4% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Brewster County

Brewster County is:

  • 51.9% White with 4,909 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 32 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 19 American Indian residents.

  • 1.4% Asian with 135 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 0.6% Two Or More with 55 Two Or More residents.

  • 45.5% Hispanic with 4,304 Hispanic residents.

White
51.9% (4,909)
African American
0.3% (32)
American Indian
0.2% (19)
Asian
1.4% (135)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.6% (55)
Hispanic
45.5% (4,304)

Table: Brewster County By Race

Race Brewster County TX USA
White 51.9% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 0.3% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.4% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.6% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 45.5% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Brewster County, Texas

  • 6.1% of households in Brewster County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 11.9% of households in Brewster County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Brewster County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Brewster County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Brewster County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Brewster County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Brewster County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Brewster County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Brewster County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Brewster County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.1% (577)
$10,000 to $14,999
11.9% (1,125)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.8% (545)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.5% (991)
$35,000 to $49,999
17.4% (1,643)
$50,000 to $74,999
11.9% (1,126)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.1% (1,144)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.6% (1,477)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.9% (467)
$200,000 or more
3.8% (354)
Income Brewster County TX USA
Less than $10,000 6.1% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 11.9% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.8% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.5% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.4% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.9% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.1% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.6% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.9% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.8% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Brewster County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Brewster County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Brewster County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 16.0% of adults in Brewster County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Brewster County completed some college.

  • 3.0% of adults in Brewster County completed associate's degree.

  • 29.0% of adults in Brewster County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Brewster County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Brewster County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Brewster County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (378)
9-12th Grade
7% (661)
High School / GED
16% (1,512)
Some College
22% (2,079)
Associate's Degree
3% (283)
Bachelor's Degree
28% (2,741)
Master's Degree
15% (1,418)
Professional Degree
2% (189)
Doctorate Degree
2% (189)
Education Brewster County TX USA
< 9th Grade 4% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 16% 24% 26%
Some College 22% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 3% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 15% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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