Brenham Population 2026
Brenham has a population of 16,579, making it the #2834 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Texas. It is about 531× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,579
Rank in United States
#2834
Coordinates
30.17°N, 96.40°W
~104 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
2,016 km
1,252 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Texas
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,314,157 | #4 |
| San Antonio | 1,526,656 | #7 |
| Dallas | 1,326,087 | #9 |
| Fort Worth | 1,008,106 | #11 |
| Austin | 974,447 | #13 |
| El Paso | 678,815 | #23 |
| Arlington | 388,125 | #50 |
| Corpus Christi | 316,239 | #60 |
Cities near Brenham
- College Station107,889 people · ~52 km away
- Bryan82,118 people · ~56 km away
- Cypress200,839 people · ~71 km away
- The Woodlands93,847 people · ~87 km away
- Mission Bend36,501 people · ~88 km away
- Rosenberg35,510 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Brenham?
Brenham has a population of 16,579 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2834 biggest city in United States.
What state is Brenham in?
Brenham is located in Texas, United States.
Is Brenham the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,016 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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