Census-designated place · Texas
Brushy Creek, Texas
Brushy Creek, census-designated place, in Williamson County, Texas. Brushy Creek had 19,576 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,440). GEOID 4810897.
Residents, 2020-2024
19,576
±1,440 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 22,519
Median household income
$138,589
±$9,177 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$499,300
±$30,247 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$2,127
±$119 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Brushy Creek and what county is it in?
Brushy Creek is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Williamson County, Texas. It covers 6.4 square miles of land, 3,494 residents per square mile in 2020.
Brushy Creek is in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Brushy Creek, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Brushy Creek's population at 19,576 (±1,440). The 2020 Census counted 22,519 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Brushy Creek is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Brushy Creek | Williamson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,576 ±1,440 | 672,688 | no clear change |
| Households | 7,027 ±478 | 252,323 | +1,229 |
| Average household size | 2.78 ±0.14 | 2.65 | −0.38 |
| Housing units | 7,147 ±473 | 262,644 | +1,095 |
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 Brushy Creek?
The median resident of Brushy Creek is 39.5 years old; 26.3% are under 18 and 10.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.0%. 15.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Brushy Creek | Williamson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 ±1.9 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.3% ±2.4 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.9% ±1.8 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Male | 51.5% ±2.2 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.0% ±3.7 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.0% ±4.5 pts | 53.3% | −6.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±3.1 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 11.6% ±2.6 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.6% ±2.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.8% ±2.8 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.2% ±3.3 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2% ±1.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 8.5% ±1.9 pts | 10.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6% ±1.8 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.0% ±1.2 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 57.9% ±3.8 pts | 48.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.4% ±2.7 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.2% ±3.9 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2% ±2.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 Brushy Creek earn?
Half of Brushy Creek's 7,027 households earn less than $138,589 a year (±$9,177), against $111,340 in Williamson County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $135,597 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Brushy Creek | Williamson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $138,589 ±$9,177 | $111,340 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $161,662 ±$14,543 | $140,407 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,374 ±$5,328 | $53,505 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.5% ±2.4 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.1% ±5.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.7% ±1.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% ±1.0 pts | 98.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.9% ±0.7 pts | 95.8% | – |
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 Brushy Creek?
Owners occupy 72.7% of Brushy Creek's occupied homes and renters 27.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $499,300 by its owner (±$30,247). The median renter pays $2,127 a month including utilities, and 26.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Brushy Creek | Williamson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $499,300 ±$30,247 | $447,000 | +$137,476 |
| Median gross rent | $2,127 ±$119 | $1,796 | +$260 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.6% ±7.5 pts | 38.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,578 ±$107 | $2,453 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.7% ±4.3 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.3% ±4.3 pts | 33.6% | – |
| Housing units | 7,147 ±473 | 262,644 | +1,095 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1% ±2.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.6% ±3.2 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3% ±2.1 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 do people in Brushy Creek work and get to work?
59.8% of Brushy Creek's workers drive alone and 30.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Brushy Creek | Williamson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.4% ±2.6 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±1.3 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 59.8% ±4.0 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6% ±2.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 30.9% ±3.9 pts | 25.4% | +16.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 min ±1.4 | 27.9 min | −3.2 min |
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 Brushy Creek?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Brushy Creek, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $104,100 (Tract 205.07) to $154,722 (Tract 205.14).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 205.17Williamson County | 6,065 | $143,199 |
| Tract 205.07Williamson County | 3,678 | $104,100 |
| Tract 205.14Williamson County | 3,857 | $154,722 |
| Tract 205.15Williamson County | 3,862 | $124,625 |
| Tract 205.09Williamson County | 6,635 | $227,906 |
| Tract 203.10Williamson County | 5,233 | $183,882 |
| Tract 205.05Williamson County | 3,224 | $182,396 |
| Tract 205.16Williamson County | 6,600 | $229,664 |
| Tract 205.08Williamson County | 5,355 | $95,754 |
| Tract 206.02Williamson County | 4,778 | $131,250 |
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 Brushy Creek) · Census block assignment files
How does Brushy Creek compare with other places in Texas?
Brushy Creek ranks 78th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 165th | 979 |
| Residents per square mile | 62nd | 979 |
| Median household income | 78th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 97th | 978 |
| Median home value | 79th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 57th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 655th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66th | 877 |
| Median age | 319th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 461st | 973 |
| Work from home | 36th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 570th | 976 |
Brushy Creek's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
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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 Brushy Creek?
13 of the 57 figures for Brushy Creek 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
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