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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."

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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