Brooks County GIS Maps
Brooks County, Texas, has 7,076 residents across 5,219 parcels and covers 943.4 square miles. The population declined 2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Brooks County is 48047.
Falfurrias is the county's largest population center. Brooks County also includes 2 zip codes, 1 public school district and 10 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Brooks County Trends
- Population
- 7,076▾
- Median Home Value
- $82,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,180▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Brooks County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Brooks County Parcels
Brooks County has 5,219 mapped parcels covering 577,656 acres. The median assessed value is $33,463. The median lot size is 0.69 acres. 1,457 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 3,626 distinct owner names. About 3% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Texas. Mailing addresses, site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Owner names reach 96.6%. Browse the interactive Brooks County Parcel viewer here.
Brooks County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 5,219 | 100% |
| Owner name | 5,041 | 96.6% |
| Owner mailing address | 5,219 | 100% |
| Site address | 5,219 | 100% |
| Land use code | 5,041 | 96.6% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 5,219 | 100% |
| Land value | 5,219 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 5,219 | 100% |
| Acreage | 5,219 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 5,219 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Brooks County parcel records.
Brooks County Population
Brooks County had 7,076 residents in 2020. That was 2% lower than in 2010. Brooks County had 900 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 8 people per square mile. Two of the county's most populated postal areas are Falfurrias and Encino.
Population Trend in Brooks County TX
Brooks County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Brooks County Zip Codes
Brooks County has 2 zip codes. Two of the county's most populated zip codes are Falfurrias (78355) and Encino (78353). Falfurrias is the largest zip by population, with about 6,982 residents or 99% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 104% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Brooks County TX
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78355 | Falfurrias | 6,982 | ▾ -1.4% |
| 78353 | Encino | 377 | ▾ -12.9% |
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Brooks County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Brooks County Demographics
Brooks County has a median age of 38.1, which makes the county a little older than Texas overall. About 18.5% of residents are under 18, while 18.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 37.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 14.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 33.1%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Brooks County TX
Median Age
38.1
Under 18
18.5%
Age 65+
18.2%
Bachelor's+
14.4%
Brooks County School Districts
Brooks County is served by 1 public school district with 1,180 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Brooks County TX
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks County Independent School District | 1,180 | 100% | ▾ -5.1% |
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Brooks County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Brooks County Housing & Real Estate
Brooks County has a median home value of $82,700 and a median gross rent of $487. About 53% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Texas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $197,248 and homes spent about 51 days on the market.
Brooks County Housing Mix
Brooks County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Brooks County Housing Trends
Brooks County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Brooks County, TX
Brooks County has 282 business listings across 149 categories. The largest categories in Brooks County business listings are Convenience Stores (11, 3.9%), Churches & Religious Organizations (7, 2.5%), and Beauty Salons (7, 2.5%). The full Brooks County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Brooks County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Brooks County, TX
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience Stores | 11 | 3.9% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 7 | 2.5% |
| Beauty Salons | 7 | 2.5% |
| Money Transfer Services | 6 | 2.1% |
| Public Service And Government | 6 | 2.1% |
| Gas Stations | 6 | 2.1% |
| Parks & Recreation | 6 | 2.1% |
| Hotels | 5 | 1.8% |
| Fast Food | 5 | 1.8% |
| Medical Offices | 5 | 1.8% |
Brooks County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| The Sanctuary at Costa Grande in Port O'Connor, Texas | Accommodation | Port Lavaca |
| Bowling For Soup | Aircraft Dealer | |
| Brooks Co. Airport | Airport | Falfurrias |
| Rebecca's | American Restaurants | Falfurrias |
| Royal Appliance in Falfurrias | Appliance Repair Service | Falfurrias |
| Bodyworks Gym | Arts And Entertainment | Falfurrias |
| HEB ATM | ATMs | Falfurrias |
| Ovidio Arevalo Little League Baseball Fields | Attractions And Activities | Falfurrias |
| O'Reilly Auto Parts | Automotive Parts And Accessories | Falfurrias |
| Jerry's Auto Works | Auto Repair | Falfurrias |
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Brooks County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Brooks County Basemaps
Brooks County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Brooks County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Brooks County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Brooks County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.