Brenham, Texas
Brenham is a city in east-central Texas in Washington County, Texas, United States, with a population of 13,507 according to the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Washington County[3]. Brenham is south of College Station.
Brenham is renowned as the heart of the bluebonnet region in Central Texas. The local chamber of commerce promotes the Bluebonnet Trails and offers free maps to guide visitors along the most scenic routes that also pass by historic sites and attractions.
As the county seat for Washington County, the county is also home of the "Birthplace of Texas," the site of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836 in the town of Washington. A TPWD State Historic Park is now located at the site.
Brenham is also known for a German heritage festival that takes place each May called Maifest, similar to Volksfest.[4]
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Geography
Brenham is located at 30°9′43″N 96°23′49″W / 30.16194°N 96.39694°W (30.161901, -96.397004)[5].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.8 square miles (22.7 km²), all of it land.
Every year Brenham has their Juneteenth parade. This parade focuses on Black emancipation. Every year the drumline Clouds of Thunder perform under the direction of Englow Graves.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 13,507 people, 4,907 households, and 3,115 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,541.5 people per square mile (595.3/km²). There were 5,317 housing units at an average density of 606.8/sq mi (234.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 69.99% White, 21.91% African American, 0.25% Native American, 1.86% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 4.75% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.25% of the population.
Washington County Boys' Corn Club mounted and in parade, May 26, 1910There were 4,907 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 15.9% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,198, and the median income for a family was $41,486. Males had a median income of $31,133 versus $22,152 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,351. About 12.8% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 20.7% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
Stop N'Save, which serves as the terminal for Greyhound Lines-affiliated operationsGreyhound Bus Lines offers bus services from the Stop N'Save at 601 East Main Street.[6] Bluebonnet Cabs offers taxi service in and around the Brenham area.
Industry
The Blue Bell factory in Brenham.Brenham is the home of and headquarters for Blue Bell Creameries, an ice cream brand that is especially popular in the state of Texas and the southeastern United States. Blue Bell is the third best-selling ice cream brand in the United States, despite being sold in only 17 states.
Education
The City of Brenham is served by the Brenham Independent School District and Brenham Christian Academy. Brenham is also the home of Blinn College, the oldest county-owned junior college in Texas. Blinn also has a campus in Bryan.
See also
- History of the Jews in Brenham, Texas
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Texas
References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ . National Association of Counties. . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Texas State Historical Commission. "The Brenham Maifest, Texas State Historical Marker". http://www.stoppingpoints.com/texas/sights.cgi?marker=Brenham+Maifest&cnty=washington.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Brenham, Texas." Greyhound Lines. Retrieved on April 7, 2009.
External links
| Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Brenham, Texas |
- City of Brenham Web Site
- Brenham, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Economic Development Foundation of Brenham
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Categories: Brenham, Texas | Cities in Texas | Washington County, Texas | County seats in Texas | Micropolitan areas of Texas
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