Brewster County is located in far West Texas along the Mexico border and is the state’s largest county by land area. Centered on the Big Bend region, it includes extensive desert and mountain terrain shaped by the Rio Grande, with large portions encompassed by Big Bend National Park and surrounding public lands. The county developed as a frontier ranching and mining area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and remains defined by its remote setting and international borderland geography. Brewster County is sparsely populated, with a small population of roughly 9,500 residents, concentrated mainly in a few communities. The landscape is dominated by the Chihuahuan Desert, rugged ranges, and river canyons, supporting a largely rural economy based on government services, ranching, education, tourism, and cross-border regional ties. The county seat is Alpine, which also functions as the primary population and service center.
Brewster County Local Demographic Profile
Brewster County is located in far West Texas along the U.S.–Mexico border and is the largest county in Texas by land area. The county includes Big Bend National Park and is anchored by the City of Alpine.
Population Size
- According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Brewster County, Texas, the county’s population was 9,546 (2020).
- The same Census Bureau profile reports a 2023 population estimate of 9,750.
Age & Gender
Age distribution (share of total population): (from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts)
- Under 18: 19.5%
- 18–64: 61.4%
- 65 and over: 19.1%
Gender ratio: (from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts)
- Female persons: 45.9%
- Male persons: 54.1%
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Race (one race) and Hispanic/Latino origin: (from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts)
- White alone: 73.1%
- Black or African American alone: 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 1.3%
- Asian alone: 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.1%
- Two or more races: 4.5%
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 36.2%
Household & Housing Data
Households: (from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts)
- Households (2018–2022): 3,146
- Persons per household: 2.34
Housing: (from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts)
- Housing units (2020): 4,369
- Owner-occupied housing unit rate (2018–2022): 55.8%
Local Government Reference
For local government and planning resources, visit the Brewster County official website.
Email Usage
Brewster County’s large land area, sparse population, and extensive remote terrain in Far West Texas constrain wired buildouts and make digital communication (including email) more dependent on available home broadband and mobile coverage. Direct county-level email usage statistics are not typically published; broadband subscription, device access, and demographics serve as proxies.
Digital access indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS) show how many households report a broadband internet subscription and a computer (including desktop/laptop/tablet), which are key prerequisites for routine email access. Brewster County’s older age structure in ACS demographic tables is relevant because older populations often show lower adoption of new digital services and may rely more on in-person or phone communication; conversely, working-age residents are more likely to use email for employment and services. Gender distributions in ACS are generally closer to parity and are less predictive of email adoption than age and connectivity access.
Infrastructure limitations in rural West Texas—long distances between customers and limited provider competition—are reflected in broadband availability and technology mix reported in the FCC National Broadband Map.
Mobile Phone Usage
Brewster County is the largest county by area in Texas, located in far West Texas along the U.S.–Mexico border and encompassing Big Bend National Park and large expanses of desert and mountain terrain. Population is concentrated in and around Alpine (the county seat) and a small number of communities, with very low population density across most of the land area. These rural, rugged, and federally managed landscapes constrain where mobile infrastructure can be built and make coverage more uneven than in urban Texas.
Data scope and limitations
County-level statistics that directly measure “mobile penetration” (such as smartphone ownership or mobile-only internet use) are limited. The most consistent local measures come from:
- Household subscription indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau (internet subscription types captured via the American Community Survey), available through tools such as Census.gov data tables.
- Network availability indicators from federal mapping of provider-reported coverage, published via the FCC National Broadband Map.
These sources measure different things. Census indicators describe adoption at the household level, while FCC mapping describes availability of service as reported by providers, not confirmed user adoption or performance at every location.
County context relevant to mobile connectivity
- Geography and land use: Brewster County includes extensive protected and remote areas (including Big Bend National Park), where towers and backhaul are harder to site and maintain. Mountain ranges and canyons can block line-of-sight propagation and create “shadow” areas with weaker signal.
- Settlement pattern: A small share of land area contains most residents (Alpine area). Outside town centers, long distances between households reduce the economic incentive for dense tower deployment.
- Cross-border and highway corridors: Coverage is typically stronger along major roads and around populated places than across backcountry areas.
Network availability (coverage) versus adoption (use)
Network availability describes whether a provider reports mobile broadband coverage in a location (e.g., 4G LTE or 5G) and the technology type. Adoption describes whether households actually subscribe to internet service and which type they report using, including cellular data plans.
These measures can diverge: availability can be present while adoption remains lower due to affordability, device access, or service quality; adoption can occur via cellular data plans even where fixed broadband is limited.
Network availability in Brewster County (4G/5G)
FCC National Broadband Map (provider-reported): The most direct public source for county-specific mobile availability is the FCC National Broadband Map, which allows viewing Brewster County by location and technology. Key points that typically emerge in large rural counties like Brewster (as reflected in location-level mapping rather than a single county-wide statistic) include:
- 4G LTE is generally the baseline mobile broadband layer in populated places and along main travel corridors.
- 5G availability (including low-band 5G) can appear in town centers and select corridors, while coverage becomes sparse or absent in remote areas. The FCC map should be used to verify specific 5G presence by address or coordinates.
- Terrain-driven gaps: Mountainous and canyon terrain can yield discontinuous coverage even inside a single provider’s advertised footprint. The FCC map reports availability, not signal strength at street level or inside buildings.
For state-level planning context and interpretations that incorporate multiple data sources (including challenge processes and local reporting), Texas publishes broadband program information through the Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) (hosted by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts).
Household adoption and “mobile access” indicators
The most relevant county-level adoption metrics generally come from the American Community Survey (ACS), which reports household internet subscription types, including households that access the internet through a cellular data plan. These are adoption measures, not coverage measures.
- ACS internet subscription categories: The Census Bureau’s primary dissemination point for these tables is Census.gov. Tables commonly used for subscription type analysis include ACS “Internet Subscription” detailed tables (table IDs vary by release; the Census interface provides the current set). These tables can be filtered to Brewster County to identify:
- Households with any internet subscription
- Households with cellular data plan subscription (often captured as one of the subscription types)
- Households with broadband such as cable, fiber, or DSL (fixed)
- Interpretation for Brewster County: In rural counties with limited fixed broadband reach, a higher share of households may report reliance on cellular data plans relative to urban counties. The ACS provides the appropriate county-level values, but the precise figures should be taken directly from the relevant Brewster County table view in Census.gov for the year and margin-of-error context used.
Because ACS is a survey, estimates for small populations can have larger margins of error; Brewster County’s small population increases uncertainty relative to large Texas metros.
Mobile internet usage patterns (4G vs 5G use)
County-level measurement of actual usage patterns by radio access technology (e.g., share of users on 4G vs 5G devices/plans) is not typically published as an official statistic. What can be stated using public administrative sources:
- Availability by technology can be assessed at granular levels using the FCC National Broadband Map (4G LTE and various 5G layers where reported).
- Adoption of cellular internet at the household level can be assessed using Census.gov ACS internet subscription tables, but those tables do not distinguish 4G versus 5G usage.
As a result, Brewster County can be described in terms of where 5G is reported available and how many households report cellular data plans, but not a definitive county-wide split of 4G versus 5G usage from these sources.
Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)
Public county-level statistics that explicitly break out smartphone ownership versus basic/feature phones are not consistently available from primary government datasets.
- The Census Bureau does publish some technology/device questions in certain survey contexts, but county-level device-type breakdowns are not a standard, consistently released metric comparable to internet subscription tables.
- Device-type discussions at the county level therefore rely on non-governmental market research sources, which vary in methodology and are not universally available for sparsely populated counties.
What can be stated with higher confidence using official sources:
- ACS can identify households subscribing via cellular data plans, which is consistent with smartphone- and hotspot-enabled connectivity, but it does not specify the exact device form factor (smartphone vs. dedicated hotspot vs. tablet).
Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Brewster County
Several measurable and structural factors influence both network buildout and adoption patterns:
- Low population density and large service area: Fewer customers per square mile increases per-user infrastructure cost, influencing the density of towers and the extent of high-capacity backhaul.
- Distance from major metros: Long-haul fiber and microwave backhaul routes can be more limited, affecting capacity and upgrade pace in remote areas relative to major urban corridors.
- Tourism and seasonal travel: Big Bend visitation and long-distance travel routes create localized demand, often reflected in stronger coverage emphasis near towns, parks’ perimeters, and highways rather than in remote backcountry.
- Income and affordability: Household income distribution affects adoption of higher-tier plans and devices. County-level socioeconomic indicators are available via Census.gov and can be compared to ACS cellular subscription measures to understand adoption context.
- Age distribution: Older populations often show different technology adoption patterns. County age structure is available in ACS profile tables on Census.gov, but it is not directly tied to mobile adoption without additional cross-tabulated survey data.
- Federal lands and permitting constraints: Large protected areas can limit siting options and increase timelines for infrastructure projects, contributing to uneven coverage geography.
Practical distinction: what “coverage” does not guarantee
Provider-reported availability on the FCC National Broadband Map indicates that service is claimed to be offered, but it does not ensure:
- consistent in-building performance,
- consistent speeds during peak congestion,
- service continuity across rugged terrain,
- or that households subscribe (adopt) the service.
Household adoption is better captured through Census subscription indicators (via Census.gov) and should be treated as a separate measurement from coverage.
Key sources for Brewster County mobile connectivity
- FCC National Broadband Map (location-level 4G/5G availability as reported by providers)
- Census.gov (ACS household internet subscription, including cellular data plan subscription; demographic context)
- Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) (state broadband planning context and programs)
- Brewster County, Texas official website (local governance context; not a primary source for mobile metrics but relevant for local planning references)
Social Media Trends
Brewster County is the largest county by area in Texas and sits in the Trans-Pecos region along the U.S.–Mexico border, anchored by Alpine (county seat) and the Big Bend area (including proximity to Big Bend National Park). Its sparse population, tourism economy, outdoor recreation culture, and distance from major metros (with limited broadband in some rural pockets) shape how residents access and use social media, often emphasizing mobile connectivity and community/event information sharing.
User statistics (penetration and active use)
- County-specific social media penetration rates are not consistently published in public datasets at the county level. Most reliable measurement is available at the U.S. and Texas level rather than Brewster County specifically.
- U.S. adults using social media: Approximately 7 in 10 U.S. adults use at least one social media site, according to Pew Research Center (Social Media Use in 2023).
- Connectivity constraint relevant to rural counties: Social media participation in rural areas is shaped by internet access and smartphone reliance; national benchmarks for broadband access and adoption are tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey) and the FCC broadband data. Rural coverage gaps tend to increase mobile-first usage patterns.
Age group trends (highest-use cohorts)
National survey data provides the most reliable age-pattern proxy for Brewster County:
- 18–29: Highest overall use across many platforms (e.g., YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat; TikTok also skews younger), per Pew Research Center.
- 30–49: High adoption and frequent use, especially Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn (for professional networking).
- 50–64: Moderate-to-high use, often concentrated on Facebook and YouTube.
- 65+: Lowest overall adoption but meaningful presence on Facebook and YouTube, with growth over time documented in Pew’s long-run trend reporting.
Gender breakdown
Platform-specific gender skews are more informative than overall “social media user” gender splits; Pew reports consistent differences by platform:
- Women tend to be more likely than men to use Pinterest and often Instagram and Facebook at slightly higher rates in many survey waves.
- Men tend to be more likely than women to use Reddit and some discussion-oriented platforms. These patterns are summarized in Pew’s platform-by-demographic tables: Pew Research Center social media demographic detail.
Most-used platforms (with percentages where available)
The most reliable, comparable percentages come from national adult survey estimates (Pew). Commonly cited adult usage levels include:
- YouTube: widely used by a strong majority of U.S. adults (Pew reports YouTube as the top platform among U.S. adults).
- Facebook: used by a majority of U.S. adults; especially prevalent among ages 30+.
- Instagram: used by a substantial minority; strongest among younger adults.
- Pinterest, TikTok, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Snapchat, Reddit, WhatsApp: each used by varying minorities, with distinct age and gender skews. For current platform-by-platform percentages and demographic splits, the consolidated reference is Pew Research Center’s Social Media Use in 2023.
Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)
- Mobile-first usage: Rural geographies and travel-heavy lifestyles (tourism, outdoor recreation) correlate with heavier reliance on smartphones for social and informational use; the national benchmark for device access and internet use is tracked by Pew Research Center mobile fact data.
- Community information utility: In smaller-population counties, Facebook (including groups and pages) typically functions as a local bulletin system for events, weather/road updates, tourism activity, and local business announcements, aligning with Facebook’s broad adult reach reported by Pew.
- Video-centric engagement: YouTube use is widespread nationally and often serves entertainment plus “how-to” and travel/outdoors content consumption; this aligns with Big Bend region interests (trail conditions, park guidance, local history, night-sky content).
- Age-segmented platform selection: Younger residents and students (including those connected to Sul Ross State University in Alpine) tend to concentrate time on Instagram/TikTok/Snapchat, while older cohorts concentrate engagement on Facebook/YouTube—a pattern consistent with Pew’s age-by-platform findings.
- Lower posting frequency, higher reading/viewing in small markets: Smaller local networks often produce more “viewing/reading” behavior (consuming posts, announcements, videos) relative to high-volume content creation, with sharing concentrated around community updates, lost/found notices, local commerce, and tourism-related recommendations.
Family & Associates Records
Brewster County family and associate-related public records include vital records (birth and death), marriage records, and court records affecting family relationships (divorce, guardianship, probate/estate). In Texas, certified birth and death certificates are administered at the state level by the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Section; local registrars may offer limited services. Adoption records are generally sealed and handled through the courts and state agencies, with access restricted by law.
Public access commonly relies on a combination of in-person requests and online indexes/portals. Brewster County’s clerk is the primary custodian for marriage licenses and many court case filings and maintains recorded documents; contact and office information is available via the official county website at Brewster County, Texas. Property and related recorded-document searching is typically provided through the clerk/records function, and local access points are generally organized through county offices listed on the same site.
Texas statewide vital record ordering and eligibility rules are published by Texas DSHS Vital Statistics, including online ordering options and identification requirements.
Privacy restrictions are common: recent birth and death records are closed to the general public for defined periods under Texas law; adoption files are sealed; and some court records may be confidential by statute or court order, even when docket information is public.
Marriage & Divorce Records
Types of records maintained
- Marriage licenses (and marriage applications/returns)
- Brewster County records marriages through a marriage license issued by the county and a return (certificate of marriage) completed by the officiant and filed back with the county clerk.
- Divorce records (decrees and case files)
- Divorces are handled as civil court cases. The final outcome is documented in a Final Decree of Divorce (or similarly titled final judgment) within the district court case file.
- Annulments
- Annulments are also civil court matters. The outcome is typically recorded as an Order/Decree of Annulment or final judgment in the court case file.
Where records are filed and how they can be accessed
- Marriage records
- Filed/maintained by: Brewster County Clerk (the county’s official recorder for marriage license records).
- Access methods: Requests are commonly handled through the county clerk’s office (in person or by written request). Some counties provide online index searches or third‑party index access; availability varies by local system and record age.
- Divorce and annulment records
- Filed/maintained by: The district clerk for the district court that heard the case (court pleadings, orders, and the final decree/judgment).
- Access methods: Copies are obtained from the district clerk’s office. Public access to case indexes and documents may be available at the courthouse and, where implemented, through electronic records systems. Certified copies are issued by the custodian office (typically the district clerk for court judgments).
- State-level record
- Texas also maintains statewide vital event indexes and verifications through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), which can be used for certain administrative purposes. Local offices remain the primary custodians of the full county marriage license record and the full court divorce/annulment file.
Typical information included in these records
- Marriage license record (county clerk)
- Full legal names of both parties
- Date and place of license issuance
- Age/date of birth information as provided on the application (varies by form/era)
- County of issuance; application details required by Texas forms (often including residence information)
- Officiant’s name/title and date/place of ceremony (on the return)
- Filing date of the completed return
- Clerk’s file number/book-page or instrument/reference number
- Divorce decree / divorce case file (district clerk)
- Names of parties and case number
- Court and judicial district; date signed/entered
- Findings and orders: dissolution of marriage, property division, confirmation of separate property (as applicable)
- Child-related orders when relevant: conservatorship (custody), possession/access (visitation), child support, medical support
- Name change orders (when granted)
- Ancillary documents in the case file may include petitions, waivers, service/returns, proposed orders, and financial or child-support worksheets where filed
- Annulment order / case file (district clerk)
- Names of parties and case number
- Court, date of judgment, and legal basis for annulment (as stated in pleadings/orders)
- Orders addressing property and, where applicable, issues involving children (conservatorship/support can still be addressed)
Privacy and legal restrictions
- Marriage records
- County marriage license records are generally treated as public records in Texas, but access can be limited by practical constraints (index availability, identity verification for certified copies, and local office procedures).
- Certain information may be redacted in copies provided to the public to comply with state and federal privacy requirements (for example, sensitive personal identifiers).
- Divorce and annulment records
- Court records are generally public, but sealed records or documents protected by court order are not publicly accessible.
- Specific filings can be restricted or redacted under Texas law and court rules, including sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and information concerning minors), and certain records involving family violence or protective concerns may be limited by statute or court order.
- Certified vs. informational copies
- Custodian offices may provide certified copies (for legal/official use) and non-certified copies (informational). Certified copies typically require requester identification and payment of statutory fees set by state law and local fee schedules.
Education, Employment and Housing
Brewster County is a large, sparsely populated county in far West Texas along the U.S.–Mexico border, anchored by the city of Alpine and adjacent to Big Bend National Park. The county’s small population base, large land area, and a mix of public-sector employment, tourism, and education-related institutions shape local school systems, job access, and a housing market that includes both in-town neighborhoods and rural tracts.
Education Indicators
Public schools and districts (school count and names)
Brewster County is primarily served by Alpine Independent School District (Alpine ISD), with additional coverage in parts of the county by Marfa ISD (and limited overlapping service areas typical of rural West Texas). Public campuses commonly associated with Alpine ISD include:
- Alpine High School
- Alpine Middle School
- Alpine Elementary School
District and campus listings are maintained by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) “School Directory” (TEA school directories). TEA’s directory is the most reliable source for the current roster of campuses serving county residents.
Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates
- Student–teacher ratios: Brewster County’s ratios vary by campus and year; the most consistent way to report them is through district-level staffing and enrollment published in TEA’s annual district and campus profiles (Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)). Rural districts in the region typically report lower student–teacher ratios than statewide averages due to smaller enrollment.
- Graduation rates: The most recent Alpine ISD and campus graduation rates are reported in TAPR and TEA accountability materials (TEA accountability). Reported rates can fluctuate year to year because graduating cohorts are small.
Adult education levels
County-level adult attainment is best captured by the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). Brewster County indicators are available via:
A concise proxy summary (ACS-based) used in regional profiles is that Brewster County generally has:
- A majority with at least a high school diploma, and
- A meaningful share with a bachelor’s degree or higher, influenced by the presence of Sul Ross State University in Alpine and education-related employment in the county.
(Exact percentages should be taken from the most recent ACS 5-year table for “Educational Attainment,” since one-year estimates are often unavailable or less reliable for small counties.)
Notable programs (STEM, CTE, AP)
Program availability is typically organized at the district/campus level:
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways common to rural Texas high schools (agriculture, business, health science, trades) are reported through district materials and TEA CTE participation reporting.
- Advanced Placement (AP)/dual credit offerings are commonly reported in TAPR (AP/IB participation metrics and college readiness indicators).
- Dual credit/college pathways are often supported by proximity to Sul Ross State University and regional community college arrangements; program specifics are district-defined and reflected in district course catalogs and TAPR college readiness measures.
School safety measures and counseling resources
Texas public schools are subject to statewide safety planning requirements and mental health guidance, including:
- Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) and required safety drills (TEA and state guidance).
- School safety and security standards and grant programs administered through TEA (TEA Safe and Healthy Schools).
- Counseling resources: District counseling staff counts and student support service indicators are typically reflected in district staffing reports and local campus information; statewide guidance for student mental health supports is summarized by TEA under safe and healthy schools resources.
Employment and Economic Conditions
Unemployment rate (most recent year available)
The standard public source for county unemployment rates is the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS):
For Brewster County, the most recent annual average unemployment rate should be taken directly from LAUS tables; small-county rates can be more volatile month-to-month, so annual averages are typically used for stable reporting.
Major industries and employment sectors
Brewster County’s employment base is generally shaped by:
- Educational services and public administration (school districts, higher education, county/city jobs)
- Accommodation and food services, arts/entertainment/recreation, and retail tied to tourism and park visitation
- Health care and social assistance (regional service provision for a rural area)
- Construction and skilled trades, influenced by rural property development, public projects, and housing maintenance
The most comparable sector breakdown is available from the ACS “Industry by Occupation” / “Industry” tables on data.census.gov.
Common occupations and workforce breakdown
Occupational structure in Brewster County commonly shows higher shares (relative to urban counties) in:
- Education, training, and library
- Service occupations (hospitality/food service)
- Office and administrative support
- Construction and maintenance
- Transportation and material moving (smaller shares, but present due to long-distance logistics needs)
Occupation distributions are available via ACS occupation tables at data.census.gov.
Commuting patterns and mean commute time
- Mean commute time and commute mode share (drive alone, carpool, walk, work-from-home) are reported in ACS commuting tables (county level) on data.census.gov.
- In rural West Texas, commuting is typically car-dependent, with longer average distances for some workers due to dispersed residences and limited job sites outside Alpine and a few smaller communities.
Local employment versus out-of-county work
ACS “Place of Work” and “County-to-County Commuting Flows” products are standard proxies for local versus out-of-county work:
Given the county’s size and limited number of employment centers, Brewster County typically shows a combination of local employment in Alpine and tourism nodes alongside a notable share of out-of-county commuting for specialized jobs, seasonal work, and regional services (quantified in the most recent commuting flow tables).
Housing and Real Estate
Homeownership rate and rental share
Homeownership and rental shares are best taken from ACS “Tenure” tables:
Brewster County’s tenure profile is influenced by:
- Rental demand connected to higher education and seasonal/visitor economy
- Owner-occupied rural properties and long-held family housing in smaller communities
Median property values and recent trends
- Median owner-occupied home value is available via ACS “Value” tables on data.census.gov.
- For recent trends, ACS provides multi-year comparability; additional market trend context is often tracked by regional MLS reports, but the most standardized public benchmark remains ACS median value time series.
Because Brewster County is a small market with limited sales volume, median values can shift year-to-year based on the composition of homes sold; ACS 5-year estimates typically provide the most stable measure.
Typical rent prices
- Median gross rent is available from ACS “Gross Rent” tables at data.census.gov. Local rent levels are shaped by a relatively small multifamily inventory, university-related demand, and limited construction capacity relative to peaks in demand.
Types of housing
Brewster County’s housing stock commonly includes:
- Single-family detached homes (dominant in Alpine and other settled areas)
- Small multifamily properties and apartments concentrated in Alpine
- Manufactured homes in some areas
- Rural lots and large tracts with limited utility infrastructure in parts of the county, reflecting the county’s expansive geography and remote setting
Housing unit type distributions are available via ACS “Units in Structure” tables on data.census.gov.
Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)
- Alpine functions as the primary service hub, with the most direct proximity to public schools, Sul Ross State University, the county courthouse, clinics, and retail services.
- Outlying areas tend to be lower density and more vehicle-dependent, with longer travel times to schools, groceries, and healthcare. Public GIS layers and school attendance boundaries are not consistently centralized at the county level; district maps and municipal planning documents provide the most direct local references.
Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)
Texas property taxes are primarily local (county, school district, and special districts). Brewster County property tax characteristics are best summarized using:
- Effective tax rate and median property tax paid from ACS housing cost tables (ACS property taxes)
- Official appraisal and rate-setting entities:
- Brewster County Appraisal District (BCAD) for valuations
- Local taxing units (county, Alpine ISD, municipal entities) for adopted rates
A standardized proxy description for the county is:
- School district taxes typically represent the largest share of the total property tax bill.
- Typical homeowner property tax cost is best reported as the ACS median annual property taxes for owner-occupied homes; this provides a comparable statistic across counties even when nominal tax rates vary by jurisdiction and exemptions.
Table of Contents
Other Counties in Texas
- Anderson
- Andrews
- Angelina
- Aransas
- Archer
- Armstrong
- Atascosa
- Austin
- Bailey
- Bandera
- Bastrop
- Baylor
- Bee
- Bell
- Bexar
- Blanco
- Borden
- Bosque
- Bowie
- Brazoria
- Brazos
- Briscoe
- Brooks
- Brown
- Burleson
- Burnet
- Caldwell
- Calhoun
- Callahan
- Cameron
- Camp
- Carson
- Cass
- Castro
- Chambers
- Cherokee
- Childress
- Clay
- Cochran
- Coke
- Coleman
- Collin
- Collingsworth
- Colorado
- Comal
- Comanche
- Concho
- Cooke
- Coryell
- Cottle
- Crane
- Crockett
- Crosby
- Culberson
- Dallam
- Dallas
- Dawson
- De Witt
- Deaf Smith
- Delta
- Denton
- Dickens
- Dimmit
- Donley
- Duval
- Eastland
- Ector
- Edwards
- El Paso
- Ellis
- Erath
- Falls
- Fannin
- Fayette
- Fisher
- Floyd
- Foard
- Fort Bend
- Franklin
- Freestone
- Frio
- Gaines
- Galveston
- Garza
- Gillespie
- Glasscock
- Goliad
- Gonzales
- Gray
- Grayson
- Gregg
- Grimes
- Guadalupe
- Hale
- Hall
- Hamilton
- Hansford
- Hardeman
- Hardin
- Harris
- Harrison
- Hartley
- Haskell
- Hays
- Hemphill
- Henderson
- Hidalgo
- Hill
- Hockley
- Hood
- Hopkins
- Houston
- Howard
- Hudspeth
- Hunt
- Hutchinson
- Irion
- Jack
- Jackson
- Jasper
- Jeff Davis
- Jefferson
- Jim Hogg
- Jim Wells
- Johnson
- Jones
- Karnes
- Kaufman
- Kendall
- Kenedy
- Kent
- Kerr
- Kimble
- King
- Kinney
- Kleberg
- Knox
- La Salle
- Lamar
- Lamb
- Lampasas
- Lavaca
- Lee
- Leon
- Liberty
- Limestone
- Lipscomb
- Live Oak
- Llano
- Loving
- Lubbock
- Lynn
- Madison
- Marion
- Martin
- Mason
- Matagorda
- Maverick
- Mcculloch
- Mclennan
- Mcmullen
- Medina
- Menard
- Midland
- Milam
- Mills
- Mitchell
- Montague
- Montgomery
- Moore
- Morris
- Motley
- Nacogdoches
- Navarro
- Newton
- Nolan
- Nueces
- Ochiltree
- Oldham
- Orange
- Palo Pinto
- Panola
- Parker
- Parmer
- Pecos
- Polk
- Potter
- Presidio
- Rains
- Randall
- Reagan
- Real
- Red River
- Reeves
- Refugio
- Roberts
- Robertson
- Rockwall
- Runnels
- Rusk
- Sabine
- San Augustine
- San Jacinto
- San Patricio
- San Saba
- Schleicher
- Scurry
- Shackelford
- Shelby
- Sherman
- Smith
- Somervell
- Starr
- Stephens
- Sterling
- Stonewall
- Sutton
- Swisher
- Tarrant
- Taylor
- Terrell
- Terry
- Throckmorton
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