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Brooks

Kentucky · 2,401 residents · 3.532 sq mi
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Brooks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,575. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,400. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,401
−10%since 2000
from 2,678 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
680 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 758 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+21%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Brooks
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,575
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,824 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,424
−1%since 2000
from $17,675 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+60%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,587)
Black0.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(24)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(123)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(2,246)
Black0.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(84)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other1.3%(30)
Diversity Score15%(360)
Diversity Score
15
+227%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooks, Kentucky?

Brooks, Kentucky has about 2,401 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooks, Kentucky?

The typical household in Brooks, Kentucky earns about $32,575 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooks, Kentucky expensive?

In Brooks, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $95,400, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Brooks, Kentucky?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Brooks, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooks, Kentucky?

About 29.1% of people in Brooks, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooks, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooks, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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