Brazos County
Origin of the Name
Brazos County was named after the Brazos River, which derives its name from the Spanish phrase "Los Brazos de Dios," meaning "the arms of God."
Brazos County
County Details
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County Seat Bryan
Established 1841
Population 233,849
Median Age 27.1
Land Area 586.14 sq mi
Water Area 5.1 sq mi
Total Area 591.24 sq mi
Percent Urban 88.15%
Percent Rural 11.85%
Latitude, Longitude 30.6504° N, 96.3226° W