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Brooklet

Georgia · 1,704 residents · 3.299 sq mi
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Brooklet has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,656. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $180,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,704
+53%since 2000
from 1,113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
517 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9091K2K2K2K1990201020202024Brooklet
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,656
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,977
+67%since 2000
from $16,793 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$860
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+54%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(881)
Black19.3%(215)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.8%(466)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(1,331)
Black12.9%(219)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(65)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other2%(34)
Diversity Score41.8%(712)
Diversity Score
42
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.4%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklet, Georgia?

Brooklet, Georgia has about 1,704 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooklet, Georgia?

The typical household in Brooklet, Georgia earns about $52,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooklet, Georgia expensive?

In Brooklet, Georgia, the median home is worth about $180,800, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklet, Georgia?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brooklet, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooklet, Georgia?

About 13.1% of people in Brooklet, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooklet, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooklet, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 669 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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