Brooks County, Texas

Total Population: 6,987

County Seat: Falfurrias

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Median Home Value

$82,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$31,310

Across all households

Median Age

38.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.4%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino90.0%
White (Non-Hispanic)8.2%
Two or More Races0.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

Under 18 Years

18.5%

65 Years and Over

18.2%

Male

50.1%

Female

49.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.3%

No Health Insurance

23.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

67.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$31,310

Mean Household Income

$53,032

Per Capita Income

$25,010

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

33.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$82,700

Median Rent

$487/mo

Total Housing Units

3,856

Owner-Occupied

53.2%

Renter-Occupied

46.8%

Vacancy Rate

25.2%

Married Couple Households

42.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

23.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.7%

Average Household Size

2.27

Broadband Internet Access

75.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48047.