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Brooksville

Mississippi · 1,223 residents · 1.589 sq mi
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Brooksville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,700. The poverty rate of 43.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
1,223
+3%since 2000
from 1,182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
770 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 744 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.3
+11%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5897779661K1K1990201020202024Brooksville
2024809
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,625
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,146 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,310
+59%since 2000
from $9,001 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.4%
−43.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.5%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+17%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.9%(223)
Black79.3%(937)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score41%(485)
2010
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(190)
Black82.5%(1,009)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.3%(431)
Diversity Score
35
−14%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
7.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.7%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooksville, Mississippi?

Brooksville, Mississippi has about 1,223 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooksville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Brooksville, Mississippi earns about $19,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooksville, Mississippi expensive?

In Brooksville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $54,700, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Brooksville, Mississippi?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Brooksville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooksville, Mississippi?

About 43.2% of people in Brooksville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooksville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooksville, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 125 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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