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Brookhaven

Georgia · 55,161 residents · 12.267 sq mi
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Brookhaven is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $524,800. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 66% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% 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
55,161
+2%since 2019
from 53,819 in 2019
2013 – 2025
Population density
4,497 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 4,387 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
33.9
−1%since 2019
from 34.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2013 – 2024
46K49K53K56K59K201320202024Brookhaven
202458K
201320202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,607
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $92,604 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2013 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,704
+6%since 2019
from $60,163 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 57.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$524,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $484,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2013 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,444
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,415 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
52.6% rent
Afford Score
5.2
−1%since 2019
from 5.2 in 2019
2013 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic58%(31,241)
Black11.1%(5,973)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(12,066)
Asian5.8%(3,098)
Other2.7%(1,441)
Diversity Score74.6%(40,124)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(30,423)
Black11.3%(6,207)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(12,210)
Asian7.2%(3,979)
Other2.7%(1,506)
Diversity Score77.1%(42,520)
Diversity Score
77
+3%since 2019
from 75 in 2019
2013 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 89.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 28.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
−3%since 2019
from 25.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 70.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 58.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Female
51.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Foreign born
19.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 21.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 15.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookhaven, Georgia?

Brookhaven, Georgia has about 55,161 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookhaven, Georgia?

The typical household in Brookhaven, Georgia earns about $101,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookhaven, Georgia expensive?

In Brookhaven, Georgia, the median home is worth about $524,800, and the typical rent is about $1,444 a month.

How educated are people in Brookhaven, Georgia?

About 69.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brookhaven, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookhaven, Georgia?

About 10.9% of people in Brookhaven, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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