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Brookville

Ohio · 5,989 residents · 3.923 sq mi
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Brookville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,485. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $126,700. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,989
+13%since 2000
from 5,289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,527 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,348 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+10%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K7K1990201020202024Brookville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,485
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,526
+52%since 2000
from $20,124 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+7%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(5,205)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(23)
Asian0.6%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(152)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(5,583)
Black0.8%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(71)
Asian1.2%(74)
Other2.8%(170)
Diversity Score14.7%(880)
Diversity Score
15
+412%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookville, Ohio?

Brookville, Ohio has about 5,989 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookville, Ohio?

The typical household in Brookville, Ohio earns about $47,485 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookville, Ohio expensive?

In Brookville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $126,700, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Brookville, Ohio?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brookville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookville, Ohio?

About 9.0% of people in Brookville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookville, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,370 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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