Brenham, Texas
Brenham: City in Texas
About
Brenham is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,716 and a population density of 471 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,736 inhabitants.
The city was created 180 years ago in 1843.
Quick Facts about Brenham
| Population : | 17,736 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Washington County |
| Postal code : | 77833–77834 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 979 |
| Area : | 33.34 km2 |
| Altitude : | 341 feet / 104 meters |
| Capital city : | Brenham is capital of Washington County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1844 (180 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:45:29 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 532 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brenham is located at 30°10'1"N 96°23'52"W (30.1668800, -96.3977400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Brenham
Demographics
The population of Brenham increased by 11.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 15,716 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,105 | 2.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,045 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,220 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,310 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,655 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,722 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,818 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,568 | 4.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,863 | 1.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,736 | -0.72% | estimation process |
People born in Brenham (38)
People born in Brenham, including blues and gospel singer and guitarist Blind Willie Johnson, United Statesblues, jazz, ragtime and boogie-woogie pianist and singer William Ezell, Athletics competitor, high jumper Andra Manson, .
List
- Thomas Shaw (American musician) he was born in 04/03/1908
- Cecil Cooper (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 20/12/1949
- Louis Charles Robinson (American singer) he was born in 15/05/1915
- Saul Harrison (American actor (1888-1944)) he was born in 17/08/1888
- Brandon Collins (American football player) he was born in 21/04/1989
- Limas Sweed (American football player) he was born in 25/12/1984
- Chuck Machemehl (American baseball player) he was born in 20/04/1946
- Cleveland Franklin (American football player) he was born in 24/04/1955
- Dustin Majewski (baseball player) he was born in 16/08/1981
- Dutch Voight (American mobster) he was born in 18/11/1888
- Gary Weiss (American baseball player) he was born in 27/12/1955
- Gil Steinke (American football player (1919-1995)) he was born in 03/05/1919
- H. Scott Hughes (American film director) he was born in 09/05/1971
- Jack Heidemann (American baseball player) he was born in 11/07/1949
- Ricky Seilheimer (American baseball player) he was born in 30/08/1960
- John Baker (American football player, born 1977) he was born in 22/04/1977
- L. C. Robinson (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1915
- Roderick Green (American football player) he was born in 26/04/1982
Schools in Brenham
College & universities near Brenham, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 223427 | Blinn College | Brenham (TX) | 77833-4098 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brenham, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVW | Prairie View, TX | 44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n | BUS |
| BRY | Bryan, TX | 301 East 26th Street | BUS |
| TAY | Taylor | 118 East First St. | RAIL |
| HOS | Houston | 902 Washington Ave. | RAIL |
| HOG | Houston, TX | 2121 Main Street | BUS |
Post offices near Brenham
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brenham Post Office | Brenham (TX) | 77833 |
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1,131 | City in Washington County, Kansas |
| Burton | 290 | Town in Washington County, Texas, US |
Distance to Other Cities
Brenham distances to largest Texas cities
