College Station is home to the main campus of Texas A&M University, one of the premier universities of Texas and the flagship institution of The Texas A&M University System. The city owes both its name and existence to the university's location along the railroad. Texas A&M's triple designation as a Land-, Sea-, and Space-Grant institution reflects the broad scope of the research endeavors it brings to the city, with ongoing projects funded by agencies such as NASA, the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation and the Office of Naval Research.

Due largely to the size of Texas A&M University, College Station was named by Money Magazine in 2006 as the most educated city in Texas, and the 11th most educated city in the United States. For more information visit the College Station community website.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 67,890 people, 24,691 households, and 10,370 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,686.5/mi² (651.1/km²). There were 26,054 housing units at an average density of 647.2/mi² (249.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.53% White, 5.45% African American, 0.30% Native American, 7.29% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 4.47% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any ethnicity/nationality were 9.96% of the population.

There were 24,691 households out of which 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.2% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 58.0% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city the population was spread out with 14.4% under the age of 18, 51.2% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 9.4% from 45 to 64, and 3.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,180, and the median income for a family was $53,147. Males had a median income of $38,216 versus $26,592 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,170. About 15.4% of families and 37.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Local unemployment hovers under two percent, among the lowest in the nation. This is driven in large part by the significant role the university plays in the local economy. People rarely move to College Station unless they already have an offer of employment; those without employment either depart for other cities, or exit the job-seeking market. The rate of underemployment, particularly of spouses of university faculty and hospital employees, is a significant problem the city currently faces.

List of Major Employers:

• Texas A&M University System - Educational - 12,000
• St. Joseph Regional Health/Rehab Center - Healthcare - 2,400
• Sanderson Farms - Poultry processing - 1,696
• College Station Independent School District - Educational - 1,100
• Reynolds & Reynolds(formerly UCS)/Rentsys - Computer - 850
• City of College Station - Government - 800
• West Corporation - Call Center - 800

Attractions

• Benjamin Knox Gallery - College Station Depot- The Benjamin Knox Gallery is located in the historic 1900 College Station Train Depot. Texas Artist Benjamin Knox is internationally known for his fine art depictions of universities, unique places, Texas & Western scenes.
• Santa's Wonderland - A Texas Christmas experience! Gather friends and family, and spend an unforgettable evening celebrating the holidays with great food, fun and festivities. Take the tour with millions of dazzling Christmas lights and see how Texans celebrate the biggest holiday of the year at Santa’s Town. Santa's Town is a Texas style Christmas village featuring working artisans, live shows, musical entertainment, holiday goods, and shopping for unique gift ideas. It also features our classic Christmas movies on our giant outdoor movie screen, a petting zoo, Santa & Mrs. Claus, Santa’s hayride tours, Santa’s dining hall, and our cozy outdoor fireplace.
• Texas Cooperative Wildlife Collection - The Texas Cooperative Wildlife Collection (TCWC) is a natural history collection that focuses on vertebrate life from Texas. It's collection of preserved specimens range from reptiles to mammals, fish to birds and number close to 1 million. No live animals are on display. If interested in a visit, be sure to call TCWC ahead of time. Located adjacent to TCWC is a nature trail that is open year round. It includes 52 plant ID stations, a bird blind, bat boxes and an outdoor classroom.
• The Arts Council of the Brazos Valley - P. David Romei Arts Center - The Arts Council of the Brazos Valley is a dynamic organization serving the arts and cultural needs of a large five county area in central Texas. The P. David Romei Arts Center houses the Texas Gallery that exhibits and sells works by Texas artists. The Arts Council is also responsible for the public art sculptures located throughout the Bryan - College Station community.
• The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum - The Museum at the George Bush Presidential Library reveals the unique influences and challenges which shaped George Herbert Walker Bush's life and presidency through artifacts, films, photographs, documents, music and interactive video that creates a museum experience that is both educational and entertaining.
• Tonkaway Ranch - Quail Division - Tonkaway Ranch is a working cattle ranch and wing shooting preserve. The upland experience at Tonkaway Ranch is second to none. Wing shooting opportunities include: Traditional Upland, Driven Pheasant, South Texas Style, Duck Hunting, Flooded Timber, Wings and Woods, Sporting Clays Course and Tower Shoots. Five degrees of difficulty are available for hunters as well as professionally trained and finished bird dogs.
• Veterans Memorial - The Veterans Memorial is dedicated to America's military veterans. A bronze sculpture and the Wall of Honor which features the names of over 4,000 veterans, serves as the centerpiece of the memorial.

Education
Universities and colleges

• Texas A&M University
• Blinn College - Bryan

High schools

• Bryan High School (UIL Class 5A)
• James Earl Rudder High School, Planned Opening: August 2009 (UIL Class 4A)
• Saint Michael's Academy

Middle schools

• Sam Rayburn Middle School
• Stephen F. Austin Middle School
• Jane Long Middle School
• Arthur Davila Middle School (2008)

Transportation
The District (formerly Brazos Valley Transit Authority) provides public bus transportation in the Bryan/College Station area. Texas A&M University's Department of Transportation Services provides public bus transportation through portions of Bryan and Central College Station. The Brazos Transit District operates buses for general public transportation in Bryan and College Station.

Easterwood Airport provides multiple scheduled flights daily to Dallas and Houston. The airlines running out of this airport include Continental Express (Continental Airlines) and American Eagle (American Airlines).

Coulter Field is a general aviation facility owned by the city of Bryan.

International airports include: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), located 1.5 hours away in North Houston; Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Bergstrom, located about 1.5 hours to the west/southwest of Bryan in Austin; San Antonio International Airport (SAT), located about 3.0 hours to the southwest of Bryan in San Antonio.