Brenham, TX is a small town with a population of 17,385 people and a population density of 1,369 people per square mile. Despite its size, Brenham offers plenty in the way of activities and amenities for both visitors and locals.
The historic downtown area is home to many local businesses including Murray’s Pharmacy, Washington on the Brazos State Park, and Shiner Bock Brewery & Restaurant. There are also many year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, canoeing and kayaking at nearby Lake Somerville State Park. Other organizations located in Brenham include the Bluebonnet Children’s Museum and the Blinn College Planetarium. Sports fans can experience full stadium events like the annual Brenham Cubs baseball games or enjoy various collegiate sporting events at Blinn College.
The population in Brenham is 17,385. There are 1,342 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Brenham is 35, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Brenham is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Brenham
- 43.5% are married
- 10.4% are divorced
- 24.2% are married with children
- 19.5% have children, but are single
Race in Brenham
- 54.6% are White
- 20.4% are Black
- 3.4% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 19.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander