Brenham
City in Washington County, Texas
Brenham is a city in Washington County, Texas, with 17,369 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 341 ft (104 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Burton, 12.5 miles W.
- 17,369residents (2020 Census)
- 341 ftelevation · 104 m
- 13.1 sq miland area · 33.8 km²
- 1,330 / sq mipopulation density
- 77833ZIP code
About Brenham
Brenham ( BREH-nəm) is a city in east-central Texas, United States, and the county seat of Washington County, with a population of 17,369 according to the 2020 U.S. census.
Brenham is also known for its annual German heritage festival that takes place each May called Maifest, similar to Volksfest. Numerous German immigrants settled here in the mid-19th century, following the revolutions in German states in 1848.
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Living in Brenham
- Median household income
- $65,112
- Median home value
- $241,100
- Median rent
- $1,157/mo
- Median age
- 33.8
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Brenham had 17,369 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,369 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,330 per sq mi (514 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brenham at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,369 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.06 sq mi (33.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.1581° N, 96.3956° W |
| ZIP code | 77833 |
| Official website | cityofbrenham.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4810156 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brenham
- Burton12.5 mi W
- Industry14.5 mi SW
- Somerville15.3 mi NW
- Clay16.2 mi N
- Bellville16.7 mi SE
- Carmine17.6 mi W
- Round Top19.1 mi W
- Lyons19.3 mi NW
- Hempstead19.5 mi E
- New Ulm19.9 mi S
- Beaver Creek22.6 mi NW
- Pine Island23.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brenham
What county is Brenham in?
Brenham is in Washington County, Texas.
What is the population of Brenham, TX?
17,369 people lived in Brenham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brenham, TX?
The ZIP code of Brenham is 77833.
What is the elevation of Brenham?
341 feet (104 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brenham?
Burton (12.5 mi), Industry (14.5 mi), Somerville (15.3 mi), Clay (16.2 mi), Bellville (16.7 mi).
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