Texas

Brooks

7,076
2020 population
1920
first census record
11
census records

About Brooks

Brooks, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1920, when it recorded a population of 4,560. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 7,076.

Its recorded population peaked at 9,195 in 1950, and has since declined by roughly 23 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Garza Revolution – Battle of Palito Blanco, and 1 place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20207,076
20107,223
20007,976
19908,204
19808,428
19708,005
19608,609
19509,195
19406,362
19305,901
19204,560
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Brooks

Military engagements that took place in Brooks, Texas.

Garza Revolution – Battle of Palito Blanco
1891

Historic places in Brooks

National Register of Historic Places listings in Brooks, Texas.

Brooks County Courthouse
Falfurrias

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Frequently asked about Brooks

When does Brooks first appear in the US census?
Brooks, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1920, with a recorded population of 4,560.
What is the population of Brooks?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Brooks had a recorded population of 7,076.
When did Brooks's population peak?
Brooks's recorded population peaked at 9,195 in 1950.
Were any battles fought in Brooks?
1 documented military engagement took place in Brooks, including Garza Revolution – Battle of Palito Blanco.
How many historic places are in Brooks?
1 site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Brooks, Texas.
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