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Brookford

North Carolina · 442 residents · 0.609 sq mi
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Brookford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,300. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
442
+2%since 2000
from 434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
726 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 713 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+12%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3564355145926711990201020202024Brookford
2024390
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,214
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,943
+46%since 2000
from $13,634 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information36.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
51.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−8%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(385)
Black1.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(12)
Asian5.8%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.2%(105)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(343)
Black4.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(41)
Asian1.8%(8)
Other5.1%(22)
Diversity Score45.3%(200)
Diversity Score
45
+87%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+28.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−57.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookford, North Carolina?

Brookford, North Carolina has about 442 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookford, North Carolina?

The typical household in Brookford, North Carolina earns about $38,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookford, North Carolina expensive?

In Brookford, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $68,300, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Brookford, North Carolina?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Brookford, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookford, North Carolina?

About 29.1% of people in Brookford, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookford, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookford, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 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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