Lake Bryan, Texas facts for kids
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Lake Bryan, Texas
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 Lake Bryan, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.2 sq mi (26.4 km2) |
| • Land | 9.2 sq mi (23.7 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,060 |
| • Density | 189/sq mi (72.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-40462 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586943 |
Lake Bryan is a special kind of community in Brazos County, Texas, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city.
This community is built around a large reservoir (a human-made lake) that shares the same name, Lake Bryan. Bryan Texas Utilities manages this lake. In 2020, about 2,060 people lived here. Lake Bryan is also part of the larger Bryan–College Station metropolitan area.
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Where is Lake Bryan Located?
Lake Bryan is found along the northwestern edge of Brazos County. It shares a border with the city of Bryan to its southeast. To the northwest, it borders Robertson County.
A major road, U.S. Route 190, runs along the northeastern side of Lake Bryan. This road goes southeast around Bryan and heads northwest about 13 miles (21 km) to a town called Hearne.
Area and Water Features
The United States Census Bureau tells us that the entire area of Lake Bryan is about 10.2 square miles (26.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 9.2 square miles (23.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.0 square mile (2.7 square kilometers), is water, making up about 10% of the total area.
Who Lives in Lake Bryan?
The word "demographics" helps us understand the people who live in a place. This includes how many people there are and what different groups they belong to.
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 2,060 people living in Lake Bryan. There were 426 households, which are like homes where people live, and 301 families.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Lake Bryan was officially counted in the 2020 census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 2,060 | — | |
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Different Groups in the Community
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Lake Bryan as of 2020. "NH" means Non-Hispanic.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 652 | 31.65% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 75 | 3.64% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 6 | 0.29% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 22 | 1.07% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 56 | 2.72% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,249 | 60.63% |
| Total | 2,060 |
Education in Lake Bryan
The Bryan Independent School District (BISD) provides schooling for the children living in Lake Bryan.
Most of the community's students attend Kemp Elementary School and Jane Long Middle School. However, a few areas are zoned for Navarro Elementary School and Rayburn Intermediate School. Students who are learning English and are zoned for Kemp go to Kemp-Carver Elementary School. Bilingual students zoned for Navarro attend Navarro. All students in Lake Bryan eventually go to Davila Middle School and Rudder High School.
