Brenham, TX Demographics

A map of Brenham's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,156	8,820	49.1%	50.8%
Hispanic	4,471	3,628	24.0%	20.9%
Black	3,684	3,841	19.8%	22.1%
Multiracial	805	534	4.3%	3.1%
Asian	399	434	2.1%	2.5%
Native American/Other	126	112	0.7%	0.6%

Brenham, Texas has an estimated population of 18,641, an increase from the 17,369 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.1% White, 24.0% Hispanic, 19.8% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brenham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brenham has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Brenham, that probability was 64.8% in 2020 and 66.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brenham is ranked the 173rd 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). Brenham was ranked the 173rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brenham's White Population

9,156 residents of Brenham, or 49.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brenham is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Brenham ranks 995th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brenham's White population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Brenham's population has decreased from 50.8% to 49.1%.

Brenham is more White than neighboring Somerville (30.5% White), and Clay (0% White). Brenham is less White than neighboring Burton (78.2% White), Industry (49.4% White), and Bellville (73.3% White).

Brenham's Black Population

3,684 residents of Brenham, or 19.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brenham is higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Brenham ranks 121st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brenham's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Black residents' share of Brenham's population has decreased from 22.1% to 19.8%.

Brenham is more Black than neighboring Burton (17.8% Black), Somerville (18.7% Black), and Bellville (2% Black). Brenham is less Black than neighboring Industry (31.1% Black), and Clay (75% Black).

Brenham's Asian Population

399 residents of Brenham, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brenham is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Brenham ranks 213th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brenham's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Asian residents' share of Brenham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Brenham is more Asian than neighboring Burton (0% Asian), Industry (0% Asian), Somerville (1.3% Asian), Clay (0% Asian), and Bellville (0.2% Asian).

Brenham's Hispanic Population

4,471 residents of Brenham, or 24.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brenham is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Brenham ranks 1133rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brenham's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Brenham's population has increased from 20.9% to 24.0%.

Brenham is more Hispanic than neighboring Burton (0% Hispanic), Industry (17% Hispanic), and Bellville (19.9% Hispanic). Brenham is less Hispanic than neighboring Somerville (41.5% Hispanic), and Clay (25% Hispanic).

Brenham's Native American/Other Population

126 residents of Brenham, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Brenham is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Brenham ranks 901st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brenham's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brenham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Brenham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Burton (0% Native American/Other), Industry (0% Native American/Other), Somerville (0% Native American/Other), Clay (0% Native American/Other), and Bellville (0% Native American/Other).

Brenham's Multiracial Population

805 residents of Brenham, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brenham is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Brenham ranks 905th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brenham's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Brenham's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.3%.

Brenham is more Multiracial than neighboring Burton (4% Multiracial), Industry (2.6% Multiracial), and Clay (0% Multiracial). Brenham is less Multiracial than neighboring Somerville (8% Multiracial), and Bellville (4.6% 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.