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Brookhaven

New York · 3,451 residents · 5.797 sq mi
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Brookhaven is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,452. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $454,700. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,451
−3%since 2000
from 3,570 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
595 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 616 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.3
+20%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Brookhaven
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,452
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,357 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,334
+34%since 2000
from $27,044 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$454,700
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $886 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+111%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(2,962)
Black6.2%(214)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(212)
Asian0.7%(24)
Other3.7%(126)
Diversity Score36.3%(1,254)
Diversity Score
36
−1%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+82%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.5%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookhaven, New York?

Brookhaven, New York has about 3,451 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brookhaven, New York earns about $78,452 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 $454,700, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Brookhaven, New York?

About 29.2% 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 10.8% of people in Brookhaven, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookhaven, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookhaven, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 333 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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