Bryan-College Station metropolitan area
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The Bryan–College Station Metropolitan Statistical Area is a metropolitan area in the Brazos Valley
region of Texas that covers three counties: Brazos
, Burleson, and Robertson. As of the 2000 census
, the MSA had a population of 184,885 (The 2010 Census placed the population at 228,660).
The area's economic and social life is centered around Texas A&M University
(located in College Station); thus, the area is popularly known as "Aggieland" (for the university's mascot).
and College Station
are also known as B/CS. The cities have gained recognition as one of the top 10 best small metro areas for relocating families in the United States and one of the top places to live. With a combined population of over 170,000, B/CS has many of the amenities of a large city while maintaining a small town atmosphere. Local unemployment hovers around three to four percent , among the lowest in the state of Texas, and cost of living is very affordable.
B/CS is located in east central Texas, approximately equidistant from three of the 10 largest cities in the United States. It is 95 miles (152.9 km) north of Houston, 166 miles (267.2 km) northeast of San Antonio and 169 miles (272 km) south of Dallas. It is 104 miles (167.4 km) east of Austin
, the state capital of Texas. 75% of the Texas and Louisiana
populations (13.1 million people) live within 3.5 driving hours. Area lakes cover 180000 acres (728.4 km²) and include Lake Somerville, Lake Conroe, Gibbon's Creek Reservoir, Lake Limestone and many others. The main campus of Texas A&M University
is located here, a land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant
institution. The university's enrollment includes over 50,000 students on the 5,200 acre (21 km2) campus. Blinn College is also located here and has an enrollment of over 5,000 students. The local climate is subtropical and temperate and winters are mild with periods of low temperature usually lasting less than two months. Snow and ice are rare. Summers are warm, humid, and hot with occasional showers.
, and 1.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.32% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $30,339 and the median income for a family was $40,442. Males had a median income of $30,818 versus $21,951 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $15,847.
Brazos Valley
The Brazos Valley is a region in the U.S. state of Texas consisting of Brazos County, Robertson County, Grimes County, Washington County, Burleson County, Madison County, and Leon County, with Brazos County and the cities of College Station and Bryan at its center...
region of Texas that covers three counties: Brazos
Brazos County, Texas
Brazos County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas in the Central Texas region. In 2010, its population was 194,851. The county seat is Bryan and it is part of the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area. Brazos is named for the Brazos River, along with Brazoria...
, Burleson, and Robertson. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, the MSA had a population of 184,885 (The 2010 Census placed the population at 228,660).
The area's economic and social life is centered around Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...
(located in College Station); thus, the area is popularly known as "Aggieland" (for the university's mascot).
Counties
- BrazosBrazos County, TexasBrazos County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas in the Central Texas region. In 2010, its population was 194,851. The county seat is Bryan and it is part of the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area. Brazos is named for the Brazos River, along with Brazoria...
- Burleson
- Robertson
Places with more than 75,000 people
The twin cities of BryanBryan, Texas
Bryan is a city in Brazos County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 76,201. It is the county seat of Brazos County and is located in the heart of the Brazos Valley . It shares its border with the city of College Station, which lies to its south...
and College Station
College Station, Texas
College Station is a city in Brazos County, Texas, situated in East Central Texas in the heart of the Brazos Valley. The city is located within the most populated region of Texas, near three of the 10 largest cities in the United States - Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio...
are also known as B/CS. The cities have gained recognition as one of the top 10 best small metro areas for relocating families in the United States and one of the top places to live. With a combined population of over 170,000, B/CS has many of the amenities of a large city while maintaining a small town atmosphere. Local unemployment hovers around three to four percent , among the lowest in the state of Texas, and cost of living is very affordable.
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
, the state capital of Texas. 75% of the Texas and Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
populations (13.1 million people) live within 3.5 driving hours. Area lakes cover 180000 acres (728.4 km²) and include Lake Somerville, Lake Conroe, Gibbon's Creek Reservoir, Lake Limestone and many others. The main campus of Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...
is located here, a land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant
Space grant colleges
The space-grant colleges compose a network of 52 consortia, based at universities across the United States, for outer space-related research. Each consortium is based in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico and consists of multiple independent institutions, with one of the...
institution. The university's enrollment includes over 50,000 students on the 5,200 acre (21 km2) campus. Blinn College is also located here and has an enrollment of over 5,000 students. The local climate is subtropical and temperate and winters are mild with periods of low temperature usually lasting less than two months. Snow and ice are rare. Summers are warm, humid, and hot with occasional showers.
Places with 1,000 to 5,000 people
- CaldwellCaldwell, TexasCaldwell is a city in Burleson County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,449 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Burleson County. It is part of the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area....
- CalvertCalvert, TexasCalvert is a city in Robertson County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,192 at the 2010 census, a 16.4% decline from the 2000 census. It is part of the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area.-Geography:...
- FranklinFranklin, TexasFranklin is a city in Robertson County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,470 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Robertson County...
- HearneHearne, TexasHearne is a city in Robertson County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,690 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area...
- SomervilleSomerville, TexasSomerville is a city in Burleson County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,704 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area...
Places with less than 500 people
- KurtenKurten, TexasKurten is a town located along U.S. Highway 190 in Brazos County, Texas . According to a 2009 U.S. census estimate, its population is 233. It is part of the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area.Kurten was incorporated in 2000.-External links:...
- MillicanMillican, TexasMillican is a town in Brazos County, Texas, United States. The population was 108 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bryan–College Station metropolitan area...
- Wixon ValleyWixon Valley, TexasWixon Valley is a town in Brazos County, Texas, United States. The population was 235 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area.-Geography:Wixon Valley is located at ....
Unincorporated places
- ChriesmanChriesman, TexasChriesman is an unincorporated community in Burleson County, Texas, United States. Although it is unincorporated, Chriesman has a post office, with the ZIP code of 77838.-External links:...
- DeanvilleDeanville, TexasDeanville is an unincorporated community in Burleson County, Texas, United States. Although it is unincorporated, Deanville has a post office, with the ZIP code of 77852.-External links:...
- EasterlyEasterly, TexasEasterly is an unincorporated community in Robertson County, Texas, United States. Easterly is located on U.S. Route 79 northeast of Franklin.-History:...
- FrenstatFrenstat, TexasFrenstat is an unincorporated community in Burleson County, Texas, United States. It was founded in the mid 19th century by immigrants from north Moravia . These Moravian immigrants named their community after Frenštát pod Radhoštěm from which many originated.The Roman Catholic Church: Our Lady...
- HammondHammond, TexasHammond is an unincorporated community in Robertson County, Texas, United States. Hammond is located on Texas State Highway 6 north of Calvert and south of Bremond.-History:...
- LyonsLyons, TexasLyons is an unincorporated community in Burleson County, Texas, United States. Although it is unincorporated, Lyons has a post office, with the ZIP code of 77863.-External links:...
- MumfordMumford, TexasMumford is an unincorporated community in Robertson County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area. Its elevation is , and it is located at...
- New BadenNew Baden, TexasNew Baden is an unincorporated community in Robertson County, Texas, United States. New Baden is located on U.S. Route 79 east of Franklin.-History:...
- RidgeRidge, Robertson County, TexasRidge is an unincorporated community in Robertson County, Texas, United States. It lies at an elevation of 358 feet , and it is located at . Ridge is located along U.S. Route 79 and a Missouri Pacific Railroad line....
- Tidwell PrairieTidwell Prairie, TexasTidwell Prairie is an unincorporated community in Robertson County, Texas, United States. Tidwell Prairie is eight miles northeast of Calvert. The community was founded after the Civil War by residents of Owensville; it was most likely named after Tidwell's Creek. Tidwell Prairie had two schools in...
- WellbornWellborn, TexasWellborn was an unincorporated community in Brazos County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 100 in 2000. It is part of the Bryan–College Station Metropolitan Statistical Area....
- WheelockWheelock, TexasWheelock is an unincorporated community in Robertson County, Texas, United States. It is located 15 miles northeast of Bryan and 11 miles southeast of Franklin. Wheelock is located on Farm to Market Road 46 and Farm to Market Road 391...
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 184,885 people, 67,744 households, and 39,346 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 73.71% White, 12.27% African American, 0.38% Native American, 3.33% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 8.30% from other racesRace (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.32% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $30,339 and the median income for a family was $40,442. Males had a median income of $30,818 versus $21,951 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $15,847.
See also
- List of cities in Texas
- Texas census statistical areasTexas census statistical areasthumb|An enlargeable map of the [[List of counties in Texas|254 counties]] of the [[State of Texas]]The United States Census Bureau has defined 8 Combined Statistical Areas , 25 Metropolitan Statistical Areas , and 43 Micropolitan Statistical Areas in the State of Texas. The following table...
- List of Texas metropolitan areas
- Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M UniversityTexas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...