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Brookhaven

Mississippi · 11,674 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 $31,488. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,300. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
11,674
+18%since 2000
from 9,861 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
539 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+9%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Brookhaven
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,488
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,632 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,542
+72%since 2000
from $13,695 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+22%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(4,642)
Black50.8%(5,008)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(78)
Asian0.6%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(6,326)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38%(4,439)
Black57.5%(6,710)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(125)
Asian1%(117)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.6%(7,310)
Diversity Score
63
−2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+5%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.0%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.4%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookhaven, Mississippi?

Brookhaven, Mississippi has about 11,674 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookhaven, Mississippi?

The typical household in Brookhaven, Mississippi earns about $31,488 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 $93,300, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Brookhaven, Mississippi?

About 18.8% 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 28.2% of people in Brookhaven, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookhaven, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookhaven, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,431 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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