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Bryan, TX


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Bryan, Texas

Bryan, Texas, in Brazos county, is 86 miles E of Austin, Texas. The city is part of the Bryan - College Station metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 65,660 people people live in Bryan.

The People and Families of Bryan

In Bryan, about 44% of adults are married.

Approximately 35% of Bryan is non-white. In the city you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Bryan is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bryan had a median family income of $41,433. It turns out that people in Bryan tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($42,875) in Bryan than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Bryan Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Bryan, about 51% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Bryan, 92% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in Bryan enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Of Note

High Points

Bryan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBryan Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBryan Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Bryan Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Bryan Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Bryan College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bryan, TX

Comparing Bryan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men26
Well-Paid Single Women26
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use310
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime11

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