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Brooksville

Florida · 8,890 residents · 11.184 sq mi
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Brooksville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,441. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,500. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,890
+22%since 2000
from 7,264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
795 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 649 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+10%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K10K1990201020202024Brooksville
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,441
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,489 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,807
+53%since 2000
from $16,265 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+27%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(5,319)
Black21.1%(1,532)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(223)
Asian1.2%(89)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.2%(3,648)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(6,238)
Black13.9%(1,232)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(940)
Asian0.8%(67)
Other4.6%(408)
Diversity Score59.3%(5,273)
Diversity Score
59
+18%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooksville, Florida?

Brooksville, Florida has about 8,890 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooksville, Florida?

The typical household in Brooksville, Florida earns about $33,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooksville, Florida expensive?

In Brooksville, Florida, the median home is worth about $64,500, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Brooksville, Florida?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Brooksville, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooksville, Florida?

About 18.8% of people in Brooksville, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooksville, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooksville, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,463 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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