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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Brookhaven

New York · 3,118 residents · 5.797 sq mi
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Brookhaven is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $47,903. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $170,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,118
−13%vs 2000
vs 3,570 in 2000
1990 – 2024
538 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 616 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.3
−5%vs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Brookhaven
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,903
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,357 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,858
−30%vs 2000
vs $27,044 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.6%
−9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$170,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $193,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$924
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $886 in 2000
US average: $450
84.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.5% in 2000
15.2% rent
3.6
+30%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(2,933)
Black4.6%(144)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(41)
Diversity Score17%(530)
17
−54%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.9%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
17.7%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Brookhaven, New York?

Brookhaven, New York has about 3,118 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Brookhaven, New York earns about $47,903 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 $170,700, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.

How educated are people in Brookhaven, New York?

About 31.3% 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 1.6% of people in Brookhaven, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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