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Brooks

Georgia · 568 residents · 4.316 sq mi
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Brooks is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,795. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $339,500. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
568
+3%since 2000
from 553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
132 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+14%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2693925156377601990201020202024Brooks
2024603
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,795
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,692
+37%since 2000
from $28,199 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $606 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
10.0% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+39%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(539)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian1.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(505)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(14)
Asian1.6%(9)
Other2.8%(16)
Diversity Score18.1%(103)
Diversity Score
18
+238%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
−13%since 2000
from 31.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.5%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooks, Georgia?

Brooks, Georgia has about 568 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooks, Georgia?

The typical household in Brooks, Georgia earns about $85,795 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 $339,500, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Brooks, Georgia?

About 31.9% 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 13.4% 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 258 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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