Brady, Texas

Brady: City in Texas

About

Brady is a city located in the county of McCulloch in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,528 and a population density of 190 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,178 inhabitants.

If you're looking for a small town with big city appeal, then Brady is the place for you. Brady is the county seat of McCulloch County, which means there's plenty of history and culture here—and it's also just 15 miles northeast of the geographical center of Texas. But don't let all that talk about history put you off; we know how to have fun too! 

Brady is a city in McCulloch County, Texas, United States. Brady refers to itself as the "Heart of Texas", as it is the city closest to the geographical center of the state, which is about 15 miles northeast of Brady. Its population was 5,528 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of McCulloch County. 

The town was named after Major General Bennett C. Brady, a soldier in the Mexican–American War and a friend of Stephen F. Austin's father. In 1852, a post office opened here under the name "Brady's Landing". The town was incorporated by an act of legislature on November 2, 1887; its first mayor had been elected in October 1886.

Brady High School's football team is hosting an alumni game on Friday night. Come cheer them on as they take on their old rivals from West Texas State University!

The annual garden tour kicks off on Saturday at 3pm at the Garden Club of Brady's headquarters (2100 Main Street). Tickets are $35 per person and include food and drinks. Let us know if you need directions!

Sunday is pancake day at First Baptist Church (2300 Main Street). Starting at 10am, they'll be serving up pancakes with all your favorite toppings for only $3 each. Make sure you get there early—they sell out fast!

Brady locator map
Location of Brady on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Brady

Population : 5,178 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
County : McCulloch County
Postal code : 76825
Phone Area Codes : 325
Area : 29.15 km2
Altitude : 1,677 feet / 511 meters
Capital city : Brady is capital of McCulloch County
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 00:50:13 (29th March 2024)
Density : 178 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -6.76% (2010-2020)
McCulloch County Courthouse Brady Texas image
McCulloch County Courthouse Brady Texas
McCulloch County Courthouse Brady Texas image

Geography

Brady is located at 31°8'7"N 99°20'6"W (31.1351700, -99.3350600).

Brady map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Brady decreased by 6.76% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2000 5,523 -
2010 5,528 0.09% census
2011 5,513 -0.27% estimation process
2012 5,496 -0.31% estimation process
2013 5,488 -0.15% estimation process
2014 5,419 -1.27% estimation process
2015 5,477 1.06% estimation process
2016 5,381 -1.78% estimation process
2017 5,296 -1.6% estimation process
2018 5,311 0.28% estimation process
2019 5,302 -0.17% estimation process
2020 5,178 -2.39% estimation process

Brady zip code is 76825. County name: McCulloch, County fips: 48307

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People born in Brady (3)

People born in Brady, including football player Scott Appleton, javelin thrower Alton Terry, bibliographer, author Helen Field Conover, .

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Post offices near Brady

Post Office Name City ZIP
Brady Post Office Brady (TX) 76825

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Brady , Ohio township in Williams County, Ohio with a population of 2,527 people.
  • Brady , Nebraska village in Nebraska with a population of 419 people.

Other cities in McCulloch County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McCulloch County , TX.

City Name Population Title
Melvin 164 Town of the United States

Distance to Other Cities

Brady distances to largest Texas cities