City · Texas
Bryan, Texas
Bryan, city, in Brazos County, Texas. Bryan had 91,996 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 83,980 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 87,939 (±66). GEOID 4810912.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
91,996
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 83,980 · ACS 2020-2024: 87,939 ±66
Median household income
$59,289
±$2,539 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$227,800
±$7,397 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,195
±$33 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Bryan and what county is it in?
Bryan is a city in Brazos County, Texas. It covers 55.4 square miles of land, 1,517 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bryan is in the College Station-Bryan, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 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 Bryan, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 91,996 people lived in Bryan on July 1, 2025, up 9.6% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 83,980 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 87,939 (±66).
| Measure | Bryan | Brazos County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 87,939 ±66 | 242,311 | +3,843 |
| Households | 33,622 ±723 | 91,087 | +3,491 |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.05 | 2.46 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 37,238 ±643 | 100,826 | +3,536 |
Bryan's population since 2000
From 65,660 in 2000 to 91,996 in 2025: up 40.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bryan 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 Bryan?
The median resident of Bryan is 32.0 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 12.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 41.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 38.3%. 13.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bryan | Brazos County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0 ±0.7 | 26.8 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% ±1.0 pts | 20.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.3% ±0.6 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±1.1 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 41.0% ±1.5 pts | 27.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.3% ±1.8 pts | 53.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.7% ±1.2 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.4 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.7% ±1.3 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 29.1% ±1.9 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±1.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.0% ±1.5 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.8% ±1.7 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.1% ±1.6 pts | 43.0% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.3% ±1.2 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.4% ±1.6 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2% ±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 Bryan earn?
Half of Bryan's 33,622 households earn less than $59,289 a year (±$2,539), against $58,553 in Brazos County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $56,330 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bryan | Brazos County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,289 ±$2,539 | $58,553 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,369 ±$4,034 | $88,892 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,849 ±$1,475 | $34,320 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.0% ±2.3 pts | 24.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.6% ±5.1 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.3% ±1.2 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% ±0.9 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.0% ±1.6 pts | 86.4% | – |
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 Bryan?
Owners occupy 50.9% of Bryan's occupied homes and renters 49.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $227,800 by its owner (±$7,397). The median renter pays $1,195 a month including utilities, and 48.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bryan | Brazos County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $227,800 ±$7,397 | $296,000 | +$46,150 |
| Median gross rent | $1,195 ±$33 | $1,193 | +$69 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.0% ±3.3 pts | 52.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,700 ±$46 | $1,972 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.9% ±2.0 pts | 46.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.1% ±2.0 pts | 53.2% | – |
| Housing units | 37,238 ±643 | 100,826 | +3,536 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.1% ±2.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.9% ±2.0 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.4% ±1.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.4% ±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 20.3% ±1.4 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.5% ±0.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
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 many new homes is Bryan building?
Builders took permits for 1,032 new housing units in Bryan in 2025 (876 in single-family houses), 11.2 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 Bryan work and get to work?
76.6% of Bryan's workers drive alone and 7.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Bryan | Brazos County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3% ±1.5 pts | 62.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±1.0 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.6% ±1.7 pts | 73.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.9% ±1.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.7% ±1.1 pts | 10.7% | +5.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.5 min ±0.9 | 18.6 min | +1.8 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 Bryan?
25 census tracts lie mostly in Bryan, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $29,036 (Tract 10.02) to $139,605 (Tract 1.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6.05Brazos County | 5,911 | $49,247 |
| Tract 20.22Brazos County | 5,677 | $77,740 |
| Tract 6.03Brazos County | 4,831 | $47,955 |
| Tract 5.01Brazos County | 4,653 | $29,175 |
| Tract 8Brazos County | 4,581 | $60,451 |
| Tract 1.07Brazos County | 5,238 | $139,605 |
| Tract 3.02Brazos County | 4,323 | $60,161 |
| Tract 2.04Brazos County | 4,175 | $44,886 |
| Tract 3.01Brazos County | 4,081 | $59,752 |
| Tract 10.02Brazos County | 3,706 | $29,036 |
| Tract 4.01Brazos County | 3,683 | $50,924 |
| Tract 10.01Brazos County | 3,626 | $39,602 |
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 Bryan) · Census block assignment files
How does Bryan compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bryan is the 380th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 46th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Bryan ranks 602nd 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 | 46th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 246th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 307th | 979 |
| Median household income | 602nd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 489th | 978 |
| Median home value | 407th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 372nd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 171st | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 285th | 877 |
| Median age | 801st | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 907th | 973 |
| Work from home | 419th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 848th | 976 |
Bryan's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Bryan 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 Bryan?
3 of the 57 figures for Bryan 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 Bryan 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 Bryan.