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Brooksville

Kentucky · 642 residents · 0.472 sq mi
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Brooksville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,000. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
642
+9%since 2000
from 589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,360 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
−10%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4275516768009251990201020202024Brooksville
2024883
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,333
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,321 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,977
+34%since 2000
from $13,457 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$284
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
48.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+14%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(582)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(628)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(25)
Diversity Score
4
+31%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
20.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooksville, Kentucky?

Brooksville, Kentucky has about 642 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooksville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Brooksville, Kentucky earns about $28,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooksville, Kentucky expensive?

In Brooksville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in Brooksville, Kentucky?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Brooksville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooksville, Kentucky?

About 29.0% of people in Brooksville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooksville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooksville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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