Brazoria, TX Demographics

A map of Brazoria's Population by Race

Brazoria, Texas has an estimated population of 2,880, a less than 1% change from the 2,866 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.9% White, 13.3% Black, 12.2% Hispanic, 8.4% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brazoria, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brazoria has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Brazoria, that probability was 54.9% in 2020 and 52.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brazoria is ranked the 600th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Brazoria was ranked the 584th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brazoria's White Population

1,899 residents of Brazoria, or 65.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brazoria is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Brazoria ranks 748th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brazoria's White population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Brazoria's population has increased from 62.6% to 65.9%.

Brazoria is more White than neighboring Lake Jackson (57.3% White), Jones Creek (49.9% White), and West Columbia (42.2% White). Brazoria is less White than neighboring Wild Peach Village (73.3% White), and East Columbia (100% White).

Brazoria's Black Population

384 residents of Brazoria, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brazoria is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Brazoria ranks 347th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brazoria's Black population has grown by an estimated 37.1%. Black residents' share of Brazoria's population has increased from 9.8% to 13.3%.

Brazoria is more Black than neighboring Wild Peach Village (4% Black), East Columbia (0% Black), Lake Jackson (6.9% Black), and Jones Creek (2.4% Black). Brazoria is less Black than neighboring West Columbia (21.8% Black).

Brazoria's Asian Population

0 residents of Brazoria, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brazoria is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Brazoria ranks 783rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brazoria's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Brazoria's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Brazoria is less Asian than neighboring Lake Jackson (1.8% Asian), and West Columbia (1.1% Asian).

Brazoria's Hispanic Population

350 residents of Brazoria, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brazoria is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Brazoria ranks 1113th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brazoria's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Brazoria's population has decreased from 21.6% to 12.2%.

Brazoria is more Hispanic than neighboring East Columbia (0% Hispanic). Brazoria is less Hispanic than neighboring Wild Peach Village (19.7% Hispanic), Lake Jackson (30.6% Hispanic), Jones Creek (44.7% Hispanic), and West Columbia (30.8% Hispanic).

Brazoria's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Brazoria, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Brazoria is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Brazoria ranks 708th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brazoria's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brazoria's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Brazoria is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wild Peach Village (0% Native American/Other), East Columbia (0% Native American/Other), and West Columbia (0% Native American/Other). Brazoria is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Jackson (0.3% Native American/Other), and Jones Creek (2.1% Native American/Other).

Brazoria's Multiracial Population

243 residents of Brazoria, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brazoria is higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Brazoria ranks 327th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brazoria's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Brazoria's population has increased from 4.7% to 8.4%.

Brazoria is more Multiracial than neighboring Wild Peach Village (3% Multiracial), East Columbia (0% Multiracial), Lake Jackson (3.1% Multiracial), Jones Creek (0.9% Multiracial), and West Columbia (4.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.