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Brookhaven

New York · 3,330 residents · 5.797 sq mi
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Brookhaven is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,033. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $464,000. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,330
−7%since 2000
from 3,570 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
574 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 616 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+28%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Brookhaven
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,033
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,163
+52%since 2000
from $27,044 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,000
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,389
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $886 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+88%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(2,686)
Black5.7%(190)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(303)
Asian1%(34)
Other2.7%(91)
Diversity Score40.8%(1,360)
Diversity Score
41
+11%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+95%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookhaven, New York?

Brookhaven, New York has about 3,330 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brookhaven, New York earns about $90,033 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 $464,000, and the typical rent is about $1,389 a month.

How educated are people in Brookhaven, New York?

About 36.4% 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 12.5% 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 212 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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