Brazos Country, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brazos Country, Texas
City
Brazos Country, Texas Location in Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Austin
Incorporated	2000
Area
• Total	2.00 sq mi (5.19 km2)
• Land	1.95 sq mi (5.06 km2)
• Water	0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	514
• Density	257.0/sq mi (99.04/km2)
ZIP code	77474
FIPS code	48-10090
GNIS feature ID	1923026

Brazos Country is a small, quiet community located in Austin County, Texas. It's a residential area, meaning it's mostly made up of homes where people live. In 2020, about 514 people called Brazos Country home.

City Map, showing where Brazos Country is located near I-10

Where is Brazos Country?

Brazos Country is in southeastern Texas. It sits just south of a major highway called Interstate 10. The city is about 7 miles (11 km) southeast of a town called Sealy. If you travel further east, you'll reach downtown Houston, which is about 43 miles (69 km) away.

Rivers and Water

The eastern edge of Brazos Country is right next to the Brazos River. This river is one of the longest in Texas. The only way to drive into Brazos Country is by using Chew Road. Inside the city, you might find a few small ponds or water bodies. These were likely created by people.

How Big is Brazos Country?

According to the United States Census Bureau, Brazos Country covers a total area of about 2 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.

A Look at Brazos Country's Past

Brazos Country is a relatively new city. The area began to be developed in the late 1970s. It officially became its own city in May of 2000.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Brazos Country has changed over time.

• In 2010, the population was 469 people.
• By 2020, the population grew slightly to 514 people.

See also

In Spanish: Brazos Country para niños