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Brookings

Oregon · 6,744 residents · 4.147 sq mi
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Brookings has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,714. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $333,400. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,744
+24%since 2000
from 5,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,626 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+14%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Brookings
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,714
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,938
+100%since 2000
from $17,010 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$333,400
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,077
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+11%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(4,807)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(258)
Asian1.3%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(847)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(5,291)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(655)
Asian1.3%(90)
Other5.3%(354)
Diversity Score38.3%(2,584)
Diversity Score
38
+146%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookings, Oregon?

Brookings, Oregon has about 6,744 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookings, Oregon?

The typical household in Brookings, Oregon earns about $66,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookings, Oregon expensive?

In Brookings, Oregon, the median home is worth about $333,400, and the typical rent is about $1,077 a month.

How educated are people in Brookings, Oregon?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Brookings, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookings, Oregon?

About 7.4% of people in Brookings, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookings, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookings, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,275 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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