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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brooks

Georgia · 553 residents · 4.316 sq mi
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Brooks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $185,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

553
+78%since 1990
from 310 in 1990
1990 – 2025
128 / sq mi
+78%since 1990
from 72 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+10%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2693925156377601990201020202024Brooks
2024603
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,714 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,199
+88%since 1990
from $15,021 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.0%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$185,600
+93%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$606
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $450 in 1990
US average: $602
92.3%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.5% in 1990
7.7% rent
2.9
+59%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(295)
Black4.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13%(40)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(539)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian1.3%(7)
Diversity Score5.4%(30)
5
−59%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.9%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.0 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooks, Georgia?

Brooks, Georgia has about 553 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brooks, Georgia?

The typical household in Brooks, Georgia earns about $65,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooks, Georgia expensive?

In Brooks, Georgia, the median home is worth about $185,600, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Brooks, Georgia?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Brooks, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooks, Georgia?

About 2.0% of people in Brooks, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooks, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooks, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 243 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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