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Brady, Texas
Brady, city, in McCulloch County, Texas. Brady had 4,980 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,118 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,230 (±309). GEOID 4809916.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,980
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,118 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,230 ±309
Median household income
$46,250
±$19,269 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$138,800
±$49,193 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$776
±$135 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Brady and what county is it in?
Brady is a city in McCulloch County, Texas. It covers 8.9 square miles of land, 572 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Brady, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,980 people lived in Brady on July 1, 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 5,118 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,230 (±309).
| Measure | Brady | McCulloch County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,230 ±309 | 7,514 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,277 ±207 | 3,297 | +308 |
| Average household size | 2.25 ±0.16 | 2.25 | −0.39 |
| Housing units | 2,745 ±164 | 4,219 | +299 |
Brady's population since 2000
From 5,523 in 2000 to 4,980 in 2025: down 9.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Brady as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Brady?
The median resident of Brady is 39.6 years old; 26.1% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 37.7%. 5.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Brady | McCulloch County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 ±2.9 | 44.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.1% ±1.6 pts | 21.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4% ±2.0 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±3.5 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 37.7% ±2.7 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.6% ±3.4 pts | 64.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±1.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.1% ±2.4 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 28.8% ±5.2 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.2% ±3.0 pts | 10.1% | – |
| With a disability | 19.7% ±5.0 pts | 20.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 23.4% ±6.2 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.8% ±4.8 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.8% ±4.2 pts | 23.9% | +7.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1% ±3.5 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.7% ±6.6 pts | 84.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Brady earn?
Half of Brady's 2,277 households earn less than $46,250 a year (±$19,269), against $54,043 in McCulloch County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $55,321 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Brady | McCulloch County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,250 ±$19,269 | $54,043 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,772 ±$12,045 | $75,205 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,083 ±$5,292 | $34,124 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0% ±5.9 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.2% ±10.0 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.1% ±6.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% ±1.5 pts | 98.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2% ±3.5 pts | 91.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Brady?
Owners occupy 55.2% of Brady's occupied homes and renters 44.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $138,800 by its owner (±$49,193). The median renter pays $776 a month including utilities, and 30.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Brady | McCulloch County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $138,800 ±$49,193 | $150,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $776 ±$135 | $806 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.3% ±12.2 pts | 30.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,707 ±$203 | $1,561 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.2% ±8.7 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.8% ±8.7 pts | 33.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,745 ±164 | 4,219 | +299 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.0% ±8.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.4% ±7.2 pts | 74.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.2% ±1.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.1% ±6.9 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% ±3.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Brady building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Brady in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Brady work and get to work?
64.7% of Brady's workers drive alone and 17.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.0%.
| Measure | Brady | McCulloch County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.5% ±4.9 pts | 58.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.0% ±5.1 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.7% ±11.1 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.6% ±6.3 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 4.3% ±4.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.3% ±7.5 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.0 min ±3.4 | 20.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Brady?
1 census tract lies mostly in Brady, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503McCulloch County | 4,674 | $45,851 |
| Tract 9504McCulloch County | 1,661 | $80,694 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Brady) · Census block assignment files
How does Brady compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Brady is the 4,907th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 391st-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Brady ranks 813th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 391st | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 692nd | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 798th | 979 |
| Median household income | 813th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 511th | 978 |
| Median home value | 686th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 748th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 402nd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 490th | 877 |
| Median age | 314th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 846th | 973 |
| Work from home | 172nd | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 861st | 976 |
Brady's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Brady with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Brady?
13 of the 57 figures for Brady on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Brady are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Brady.