Brazos County

As of the most recent data, Brazos County, TX, has a population of approximately 229,211. The racial composition is around 59% White, 25% Hispanic or Latino, 12% Black or African American, 5% Asian, and small percentages for other races. The median household income is about $42,000, with a poverty rate of roughly 23%. The county, home to Texas A&M University, has a median age of 25.7 years.

As of 2023, Brazos County, TX has a median home value of approximately $260,000. The median rent is around $1,100 per month. The region exhibits a homeownership rate of about 48%, with an average annual property tax rate of 2.04%. Housing units total around 87,000, with a vacancy rate close to 9%. Over the past year, home values have increased by approximately 4.5%. The average household size is about 2.6 people.

Brazos County, Texas, conducts elections for various local, state, and federal offices. As of recent elections, the county's elections are typically held in November, with local contests including positions such as County Judge and Commissioners. In past cycles, voter turnout has ranged from 50,000 to 75,000 participants.

Notable candidates include Republican County Judge Duane Peters, who has served multiple terms, and Democratic challengers who have varied by election cycle. Other key positions are the County Sheriff, where Wayne Dicky (Republican) and candidates from other parties have competed.

Local elections also determine seats for the Bryan and College Station City Councils, each featuring several candidates. State representation includes State House Districts 12 and 14, with current representatives being Republicans Kyle Kacal and John Raney, respectively. Federal representation comes from Texas's 17th Congressional District, with Republicans consistently holding the seat in recent years.

For specific candidate lists and numerical details, refer to the official Brazos County Elections Administration website.

Brazos County, TX demonstrates notable educational attainment. As of the latest data, approximately 91% of residents aged 25 and older have a high school diploma or higher, slightly surpassing the national average of 90%. Additionally, around 41% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the Texas average of 30% and the national average of 33%. This high level of educational attainment can be partially attributed to the presence of Texas A&M University, a major educational institution in the county. Overall, Brazos County stands out with higher-than-average educational metrics compared both to Texas and the entire United States.

As of the latest available data, Brazos County, TX has a labor force of approximately 118,000 people, with an unemployment rate around 3.4%, slightly below the national average of roughly 3.8% and the Texas average of 4.1%.

Top industries in Brazos County include:

1. Education and Health Services (Largest due to Texas A&M University)
2. Retail Trade
3. Accommodation and Food Services
4. Professional and Business Services
5. Manufacturing

Comparatively, the national workforce distribution is more broadly spread across these as well as finance, healthcare, and technology. Texas overall also has significant employment in energy and technology, which are less dominant in Brazos County.

The presence of Texas A&M University significantly influences the local employment landscape, skewing it toward education-related occupations more than state or national averages.

As of the latest data, Brazos County, TX, has an average household income approximately of $61,000. This figure is somewhat lower than the national average household income, which is roughly $70,000, and also falls below the Texas state average, which is around $67,400.

These differences can be attributed to various factors, including local economic conditions, employment opportunities, and cost of living.

As of the most recent data, Brazos County, TX has a varied crime rate. The overall crime rate per 1,000 residents stands at approximately 21.96. Violent crimes have a rate of 2.63 per 1,000 residents, while property crimes are more prevalent at about 19.33 per 1,000 residents.

This data is instrumental for understanding the safety dynamics within Brazos County, offering insights into both violent and non-violent crime prevalence.