College Station is located in Brazos County, Texas, situated in East Central Texas in the heart of the Brazos Valley. The city is located within the most populated region of Texas, near three of the 10 largest cities in the United States – Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. The population estimate as of June 2012 was 96,921.

The income per capita is $21,463, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $37,714.