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Brookhaven

New York · 2,858 residents · 5.797 sq mi
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Brookhaven is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,839. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 712 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $692,800. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 34% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,858
−20%since 2000
from 3,570 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
493 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 616 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
+25%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Brookhaven
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,839
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,357 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,366
+97%since 2000
from $27,044 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+9%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$692,800
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,346
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $886 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+120%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(2,913)
Black9.5%(339)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(228)
Asian0.6%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.9%(1,316)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(2,141)
Black10%(286)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(340)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other3%(85)
Diversity Score51.7%(1,478)
Diversity Score
52
+40%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2017
from 88.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 80.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 9.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookhaven, New York?

Brookhaven, New York has about 2,858 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookhaven, New York?

The typical household in Brookhaven, New York earns about $114,839 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookhaven, New York expensive?

In Brookhaven, New York, the median home is worth about $692,800, and the typical rent is about $2,346 a month.

How educated are people in Brookhaven, New York?

About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brookhaven, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookhaven, New York?

About 12.1% of people in Brookhaven, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookhaven, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookhaven, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 260 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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