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Brookridge

Florida · 4,923 residents · 2.533 sq mi
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Brookridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,989. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $156,600. With a median age of 68.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,923
+50%since 2000
from 3,279 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,944 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 1,295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
68.6
−4%since 2000
from 71.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Brookridge
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,989
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,774 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,947
+131%since 2000
from $18,122 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+50%since 2010
from 0.319 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,600
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,133
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
7.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.3%
+45.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+43%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(3,223)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(31)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(4,394)
Black1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(340)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other2.2%(107)
Diversity Score24.7%(1,218)
Diversity Score
25
+677%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+99%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 24.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.9%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 27.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 87.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookridge, Florida?

Brookridge, Florida has about 4,923 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookridge, Florida?

The typical household in Brookridge, Florida earns about $53,989 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookridge, Florida expensive?

In Brookridge, Florida, the median home is worth about $156,600, and the typical rent is about $1,133 a month.

How educated are people in Brookridge, Florida?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Brookridge, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookridge, Florida?

About 8.1% of people in Brookridge, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookridge, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookridge, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,150 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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