Brooks County, Texas
Brooks County: County in Texas, United States
About
Brooks County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,223 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,964 inhabitants. Its county seat is Falfurrias. The county was created 114 years ago in 1910.
Quick Facts about Brooks County
| Population : | 6,964 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Brooks County, Brooke County |
| Area : | 2444 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.03% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.97% |
| Named for : | James Brooks |
| Capital : | Falfurrias |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1911 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:54:08 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brooks County is located at 27°1'54"N 98°13'7"W (27.0315700, -98.2187200). It has 6 neighbors: Duval County, Jim Hogg County, Jim Wells County, Kenedy County, Kleberg County and Starr County.
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The largest city of Brooks County is Falfurrias with a population of 4,717. . See all Brooks County cities & populated places.
Brooks County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brooks County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Falfurrias | 4,717 | City in Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Brooks County
Brooks County has 6 neighbours.
- Duval County county in Texas, United States
- Jim Hogg County county in Texas, United States
- Jim Wells County county in Texas, United States
- Kenedy County county in Texas, United States
- Kleberg County county in Texas, United States
- Starr County county in Texas, United States
- Falfurrias
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brooks County decreased by 3.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,223 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,216 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,196 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,259 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,228 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,190 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,190 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,132 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,099 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,093 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,964 | -1.85% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Brooks County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 15,357 people.
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
