Brazos Country, Texas

Not to be confused with Brazos County, Texas.

Brazos Country, Texas
City
Interactive map of Brazos Country, Texas
Brazos Country is located in Texas
Brazos Country
Brazos Country
Coordinates: 29°45′11″N 96°2′17″W / 29.75306°N 96.03806°W / 29.75306; -96.03806
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyAustin
Incorporated2000
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.00 sq mi (5.19 km2)
 • Land1.95 sq mi (5.06 km2)
 • Water0.050 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
514
 • Density263/sq mi (102/km2)
ZIP code
77474
FIPS code48-10090
GNIS feature ID1923026
Websitecitybrazoscountry.org

Brazos Country is a residential community in Austin County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 514.

City Map, showing position from I-10

Geography

Brazos Country is located south of Interstate 10 and 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Sealy. Downtown Houston is 43 miles (69 km) to the east. The eastern city limits of Brazos Country run along the west bank of the Brazos River. The only entrances to the city are from Chew Road.

There are several small, unnamed bodies of water within Brazos Country, likely manmade.[2]

Brazos Country is located at 29°45′11″N 96°2′17″W / 29.75306°N 96.03806°W / 29.75306; -96.03806. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14 km2), of which, 5.4 square miles (14 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) is water.[3]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010469—
20205149.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
2020 Census[5]

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Brazos Country had a population of 514. The median age was 53.6 years. 14.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 25.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 92.1 males age 18 and over.[6][7]

0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[8]

There were 193 households in Brazos Country, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 82.4% were married-couple households, 5.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 8.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 8.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]

There were 206 housing units, of which 6.3% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 97.9% were owner-occupied and 2.1% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 50.0%.[6]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[7]
Race Percent
White 91.2%
Black or African American 1.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0%
Some other race 1.6%
Two or more races 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 7.4%

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, the population was 469.[9]

Government

City government is by mayor and city council.

Brazos Country encompasses the River Ridge Golf Club [10] which occupies the west bank of the Brazos River.

Education

It is within the Sealy Independent School District.[11]

History

Development of the area began in the late 1970s, and the city was incorporated in May 2000.[12][13]

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer Files 2016-Places-Texas". US Census. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Brazos Country, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  7. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  8. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  9. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Brazos Country city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 10, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  10. ^ "River Ridge Golf Club | Home". Archived from the original on November 19, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  11. ^ 2020 Census - School District Reference Map: Austin County, TX (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. December 22, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2025. - Text list
  12. ^ "Boundary Changes". Geographic Change Notes: Texas. Population Division, United States Census Bureau. May 19, 2006. Archived from the original on August 6, 2010. Retrieved May 27, 2008.
  13. ^ Brazos Country, Texas - Handbook of Texas.

29°45′14″N 96°03′02″W / 29.75389°N 96.05056°W / 29.75389; -96.05056

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