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Bryan, Texas
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Downtown Bryan, 2009
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The Good Life, Texas Style
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 Bryan, Texas
Location in Texas
Bryan, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazos |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.26 sq mi (140.53 km2) |
| • Land | 54.16 sq mi (140.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 83,980 |
| • Density | 1,592.87/sq mi (615.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
77801-03, 77807-08
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| Area code(s) | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-10912 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409927 |
Bryan is a city in Texas, United States. It is the main city of Brazos County. Bryan is located in the middle of the Brazos Valley.
As of the 2020 census, about 83,980 people lived in Bryan. It is right next to the city of College Station. Together, Bryan and College Station form a larger metropolitan area. This area is the 15th largest in Texas, with over 268,000 people in 2020.
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History of Bryan
The land where Bryan now stands was once given to Moses Austin by Spain. His son, Stephen F. Austin, helped bring the first settlers here. One of these settlers was William Joel Bryan, Stephen Austin's nephew.
In 1866, Bryan became the main city for Brazos County. A post office was also opened. The Houston and Texas Central Railroad reached Bryan in 1867, after delays from the American Civil War. A few years later, in 1871, Bryan officially became a city.
Just south of Bryan, Texas A&M College opened in 1876. This area later became known as College Station. The Bryan Independent School District was started in 1877. Bryan added electric lights and a water system in 1889, showing its growth. A new courthouse was built in 1892. By 1900, another railroad, the International-Great Northern, also stopped in Bryan.
In 1902, the Carnegie Library of Bryan opened. It was built with a large gift of $10,000 from Andrew Carnegie. In 1910, a special train line was built to connect Bryan with College Station, but it was stopped in 1923. The first Jewish place of worship, Temple Freda, opened in 1913. In the 1930s, the town of North Oakwood joined Bryan. Today, Bryan and College Station are often called "twin cities." State Highway 6 was built through the town in 1936.
In 2006, Texas A&M University decided to build a new health science campus in Bryan. In 2009, there was a fire at a chemical company. As a safety measure, some people living nearby were asked to leave their homes. Officials worked to keep everyone safe.
Geography of Bryan
Bryan is located in the northwest part of Brazos County. Its exact location is 30°39′56″N 96°22′00″W / 30.665547°N 96.366745°W. The city of College Station is to its southeast. The community of Lake Bryan is to its northwest.
The city covers a total area of 44.5 square miles (115.3 km2). Most of this area, 44.4 square miles (115.0 km2), is land. Only a small part, 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), is water.
Bryan is located almost equally far from three of the largest cities in the United States. It is about 95 miles (153 km) northwest of Houston. It is also about 166 miles (267 km) northeast of San Antonio. Bryan is 166 miles (267 km) south of Dallas. The state capital, Austin, is about 102 miles (164 km) east of Bryan.
Climate in Bryan
Bryan has a warm, humid climate. Winters are usually mild, and very cold temperatures do not last long. Snow and ice are very rare. Summers are hot, with occasional rain showers.
| Climate data for Bryan, Texas | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 86 (30) |
99 (37) |
94 (34) |
94 (34) |
100 (38) |
104 (40) |
109 (43) |
108 (42) |
106 (41) |
98 (37) |
89 (32) |
86 (30) |
109 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 61 (16) |
66 (19) |
73 (23) |
79 (26) |
85 (29) |
92 (33) |
96 (36) |
96 (36) |
91 (33) |
82 (28) |
71 (22) |
63 (17) |
80 (27) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 40 (4) |
44 (7) |
50 (10) |
57 (14) |
65 (18) |
72 (22) |
74 (23) |
73 (23) |
69 (21) |
59 (15) |
49 (9) |
42 (6) |
58 (14) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 7 (−14) |
14 (−10) |
17 (−8) |
28 (−2) |
42 (6) |
53 (12) |
58 (14) |
60 (16) |
44 (7) |
29 (−2) |
19 (−7) |
2 (−17) |
2 (−17) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.32 (84) |
2.38 (60) |
2.84 (72) |
3.20 (81) |
5.05 (128) |
3.79 (96) |
1.92 (49) |
2.63 (67) |
3.91 (99) |
4.22 (107) |
3.18 (81) |
3.23 (82) |
39.67 (1,008) |
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People of Bryan (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 2,979 | — | |
| 1900 | 3,589 | 20.5% | |
| 1910 | 4,132 | 15.1% | |
| 1920 | 6,307 | 52.6% | |
| 1930 | 7,814 | 23.9% | |
| 1940 | 11,842 | 51.5% | |
| 1950 | 18,072 | 52.6% | |
| 1960 | 27,542 | 52.4% | |
| 1970 | 33,719 | 22.4% | |
| 1980 | 44,337 | 31.5% | |
| 1990 | 55,002 | 24.1% | |
| 2000 | 65,660 | 19.4% | |
| 2010 | 76,201 | 16.1% | |
| 2020 | 83,980 | 10.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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Bryan's Population in 2020
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Bryan, according to the 2020 census:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 33,943 | 32,772 | 33,220 | 51.70% | 43.01% | 39.56% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 11,520 | 13,406 | 12,876 | 17.54% | 17.59% | 15.33% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 152 | 175 | 117 | 0.23% | 0.23% | 0.14% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1,063 | 1,278 | 2,028 | 1.62% | 1.68% | 2.41% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 25 | 40 | 83 | 0.04% | 0.05% | 0.10% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 53 | 78 | 379 | 0.08% | 0.10% | 0.45% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 633 | 835 | 2,453 | 0.96% | 1.10% | 2.92% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18,271 | 27,617 | 32,824 | 27.83% | 36.24% | 39.09% |
| Total | 65,660 | 76,201 | 83,980 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2020, Bryan had 83,980 people living in the city. There were 30,647 households and 18,659 families.
Bryan's Economy
Bryan has many important employers that provide jobs for its residents.
| Employer | Number of employees |
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| Texas A&M University | 17,000 |
| Bryan Independent School District | 3,000 |
| Texas A&M Health Science Center | 2,000 |
| College Station Independent School District | 2,000 |
| Blinn College | 2,000 |
| Reynolds and Reynolds | 1,500 |
| CHI St. Joseph Health | 1,000 |
| Sanderson Farms | 1,000 |
| Walmart | 1,000 |
| H-E-B | 1,000 |
Parks and Fun Places
Bryan offers many places for sports and recreation.
- Kyle Field
- Merrill Green Stadium
- Reed Arena
- Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park
- American Momentum Bank Ballpark
- G. Rollie White Coliseum
- Anderson Track and Field Complex
- Aggie Soccer Complex
- Bryan Regional Athletic Complex
- Aggie Softball Complex
- George P. Mitchell Tennis Center
- Spirit Ice Arena
- The City Course at Phillips Event Center
- Bryan Aquatic Center
Education in Bryan
Bryan has several colleges and schools for students of all ages.
Colleges in Bryan
- Blinn College – Bryan Campus
- Texas A&M Health Science Center
- Texas A&M University System RELLIS Campus
Public Schools in Bryan
- Bryan Independent School District
Private Schools in Bryan
- Allen Academy: For students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade.
- St. Joseph Catholic School: For students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade.
- St. Michaels Academy: For students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade.
- Brazos Christian School: For students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade.
- Still Creek Ranch: A private boarding and day school for K-12.
- Arrow Academy: For students from kindergarten to 6th grade.
Media in Bryan
Bryan has many ways for people to get news and entertainment.
Publications in Bryan
- The Bryan-College Station Eagle (the main newspaper)
- La Voz Hispana (a weekly newspaper in Spanish)
- The Battalion (Texas A&M University's student newspaper)
- The Press
- Insite Magazine (a local magazine published monthly)
- Bryan Broadcasting Publications
- The Jail Times (a local independent newspaper)
Radio Stations in Bryan
- KEOS 89.1 Community Radio For The Brazos Valley
- KAMU-FM NPR 90.9 (National Public Radio)
- KNDE 95.1 Candy 95 (Top 40 music)
- KORA-FM 98.3 The Texas Country Original
- KNFX-FM 99.5 The Fox (Classic Rock music)
- KBXT 101.9 THE BEAT
- KVJM 103.1 La Preciosa (Regional Mexican music)
- KVLX 103.9 K-LOVE (Contemporary Christian music)
- KKYS Mix 104.7 (Hot Adult Contemporary music)
- KPWJ 107.7 Peace
- KZNE 1150 The Zone (ESPN Sports Radio)
- WTAW 1620 (Talk Radio)
Television Stations in Bryan
- KBTX-TV 3 (CBS, with CW on channel 3.2)
- KAMU-TV 12 (PBS)
- KAGS-LD 23 (NBC) – This is a local version of KCEN-TV from Temple.
- KYLE-TV 28 (MNTV, with Fox on channel 28.2)
- KRHD-CD 40 (ABC) – This is a local version of KXXV from Waco.
City Infrastructure
Bryan has important services and systems that help the city run smoothly.
Transportation in Bryan
The Brazos Transit District has offered bus service in Bryan-College Station since 1974. Buses run on weekdays, connecting different parts of the cities. They also offer special services for people with disabilities. Texas A&M University also runs free buses for students and the public.
Airports in Bryan
Bryan is served by Easterwood Airport, which is in College Station. This airport is run by Texas A&M University. American Eagle offers flights to and from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
The city of Bryan also owns and runs Coulter Field. This airport provides services and runways for private planes.
Major Roads in Bryan
These are some of the main roads that go through Bryan:
- U.S. Highway 190
- State Highway 6: Also known as Earl Rudder Freeway (East Loop)
- State Highway 6 Business: Texas Avenue
- State Highway 21: San Jacinto
- State Highway 47
- Farm to Market Road 60: University Drive
- Farm to Market Road 158: William J. Bryan Parkway / Boonville Road
- Farm to Market Road 974: Tabor Road
- Farm to Market Road 1179: Briarcrest Drive
- Farm to Market Road 2154: Wellborn Road
- Farm to Market Road 2818: Harvey Mitchell Parkway (West Loop)
Famous People from Bryan
Many notable people have connections to Bryan:
- R.J.Q. Adams: A historian and author.
- Lynn Aldrich: A sculptor and educator.
- Walter L. Buenger: A historian at Texas A&M University.
- Melvin Bullitt: A former professional football player for the Colts.
- Gerald Carter: A former professional football player for the Jets and Buccaneers.
- James T. Draper, Jr.: A religious leader who started his work in Bryan in 1956.
- Linda Ellerbee: A well-known broadcast journalist for NBC.
- Bill Flores: A congressman from Texas from 2011 to 2021.
- Roy Bill Garcia: A radio personality.
- R. T. Guinn: A professional basketball player.
- Jack Kingston: A congressman from Georgia.
- David Konderla: A Roman Catholic bishop.
- Devin Lemons: A former professional football player for the Redskins.
- Don McLeroy: A dentist in Bryan and former member of the Texas State Board of Education.
- Aries Merritt: A 2012 Olympic gold medalist in the 110-meter hurdles.
- William T. "Bill" Moore: A state senator known for his support of Texas A&M University.
- Steve Ogden: A businessman and former state lawmaker.
- John N. Raney: A businessman and member of the Texas House of Representatives.
- Raini Rodriguez: An actress and singer known for Paul Blart: Mall Cop and Austin & Ally.
- Rico Rodriguez: A young actor known for his role in the TV show Modern Family.
- Shawn Slocum: A special teams coordinator for the Green Bay Packers.
- Syndric Steptoe: A former professional football player for the Browns.
- Doug Supernaw: A country music artist.
- Ty Warren: A former professional football player for the Patriots.
- Charles F. Widdecke: A highly decorated Major General in the Marine Corps.
See also
In Spanish: Bryan (Texas) para niños
