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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brookhaven

Mississippi · 9,861 residents · 21.642 sq mi
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Brookhaven has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,632. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $59,900. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,861
−4%since 1990
from 10,243 in 1990
1990 – 2025
456 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 473 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+5%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Brookhaven
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,632
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,955 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,695
+35%since 1990
from $10,118 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.9%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 29.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$368
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
61.8%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
38.2% rent
2.4
−7%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(5,615)
Black44.9%(4,600)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(41)
Asian0.3%(28)
Diversity Score62.7%(6,425)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(4,642)
Black50.8%(5,008)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(78)
Asian0.6%(60)
Diversity Score64.1%(6,326)
64
+2%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.1%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
+17%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookhaven, Mississippi?

Brookhaven, Mississippi has about 9,861 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brookhaven, Mississippi?

The typical household in Brookhaven, Mississippi earns about $24,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookhaven, Mississippi expensive?

In Brookhaven, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $59,900, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Brookhaven, Mississippi?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brookhaven, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookhaven, Mississippi?

About 26.9% of people in Brookhaven, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookhaven, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookhaven, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 382 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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