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Demographics

The Brazos Valley, anchored by the Cities of Bryan and College Station, is a high growth area at the center of the Texas Triangle. By 2050, approximately 35 million people, or 70% of the population of Texas, will live in the metropolitan areas that compose the Texas Triangle, a globally competitive mega-region. The demographic information presented below is for the College Station-Bryan MSA.

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Demographics
Age and Diversity

Estimates from the Texas Demographic Center show Brazos County will have the highest percentage of population that is considered Generation Z among all Texas counties in the early part of this decade. In the College Station-Bryan MSA, 80.3% of the population is 18 years old and older, according to the Esri Community Profile. The Brazos Valley also boasts a diverse citizenry, with percentages closely resembling the U.S. population.

Population Statistics
Population by Age

Age

Percentage

0-4

5.6%

5-9

5.4%

10-14

5.1%

15-24

29.4%

25-34

15.9%

35-44

10.0%

45-54

8.5%

55-64

8.8%

65-74

6.7%

75-84

3.3%

85+

1.3%

Esri Community Profile (2022 Estimate)

Population by Race and Ethnicity

Race/Ethnicity

Percentage

White Alone

59.8%

Black Alone

11.0%

American Indian Alone

0.7%

Asian Alone

5.7%

Pacific Islander Alone

0.1%

Some Other Race Alone

10.0%

Two or More Races

12.8%

Hispanic Origin

26.8%

Esri Community Profile (2022 Estimate)

Texas A&M Graduation
Demographics
Education

With a world-class university, community college opportunities, and strong public and private schools, the Brazos Valley is a well-educated community. Nearly nine out of ten people age 25 and older in the College Station-Bryan MSA have at least a high school diploma or a GED/alternative credential.

Population 25+
Educational Attainment

Esri Community Profile (2022 Estimate)

18.2%
Graduate/Professional Degree
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
7.0%
Associate Degree
18.0%
Some College, No Degree
18.0%
High School Graduate
4.4%
GED/Alternative Credential
Households and Income
Households

Number of Households

102,318

Average Household Size

2.49

Average Family Household Size

3.18

Esri Community Profile (2022 Estimate)

Income

Median Household Income

$59,962

Average Household Income

$87,344

Per Capita Income

$32,613

Esri Community Profile (2022 Estimate)

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The Texas A&M Advantage

With one of the largest student bodies in the nation, Texas A&M University also spends more than $1 billion each year on research and development. Few institutions in the United States can make that statement.

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