Brenham, Texas

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Brenham is a city in Washington County, Texas, United States, with a population of 13,507 according to the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Washington County^GR6.

Brenham is the home of and headquarters for Blue Bell Creameries, an ice cream brand that is especially popular in the state of Texas and the Southeastern United States. Blue Bell is the third best-selling ice cream brand in the United States, despite being sold in only sixteen states.

Brenham is also the home of Blinn College, the oldest county-owned junior college in Texas.

Brenham is known for a German heritage festival that takes place each May called Maifest.

The community newspaper is the Banner-Press.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Education
4 Notable Residents of Brenham, Texas
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Brenham is located at 30°9′43″N, 96°23′49″W (30.161901, -96.397004)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.7 km² (8.8 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 13,507 people, 4,907 households, and 3,115 families residing in the city. The population density was 595.3/km² (1,541.5/mi²). There were 5,317 housing units at an average density of 234.3/km² (606.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 69.99% White, 21.91% African American, 0.25% Native American, 1.86% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 4.75% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.25% of the population.

Washington County Boys' Corn Club mounted and in parade, May 26, 1910

There were 4,907 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 15.9% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,198, and the median income for a family was $41,486. Males had a median income of $31,133 versus $22,152 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,351. About 12.8% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 20.7% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Education

The City of Brenham is served by the Brenham Independent School District and Brenham Christian Academy.

[edit] Notable Residents of Brenham, Texas

Don Baylor - Professional Baseball player, manager, and coach (attended Blinn College)
Roosevelt Leaks - Professional Football player for the Baltimore Colts and Buffalo Bills
Michael Bishop - Professional Football player (attended Blinn College)
Cecil Cooper - Professional Baseball player (born in Brenham)
Roderick Green - Professional Football player for the Baltimore Ravens
Elwood Kettler - One of the Junction Boys, the "survivors" of Paul "Bear" Bryant's rigorous training camp while at Texas A&M in 1954.
Howard Kruse - Owner Of Blue Bell Creameries
Gus Mutscher - Former Speaker of the House of the Texas State Legislature and Washington County Judge. (born in William Penn community, graduated from Brenham High School)
Tyrone Nelson - College basketball player for New Mexico State University (born in Brenham)
Tom Shaw - Blues musician (born in Brenham)
Limas Sweed - College Football player for the Texas Longhorns (attended Brenham High School)
Wilson Whitley - Professional Football player for the University of Houston and Cincinnati Bengals

[edit] External links

City of Brenham Web Site
Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 30.161901° -96.397004°
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