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Brooks

Oregon · 664 residents · 0.51 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $350,700. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 515%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
664
+62%since 2000
from 410 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,302 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+27%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2024196368521K2000201020202024Brooks
2024664
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,741
+123%since 2000
from $12,008 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+43.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+33%since 2010
from 0.321 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$350,700
+515%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+31.8 ptssince 2010
from 68.2% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(310)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.3%(181)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(547)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.3%(108)
Diversity Score36.8%(245)
Diversity Score
37
−17%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+34.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+81%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
48.6%
+37.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−18.9 ptssince 2011
from 24.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.1%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.7%
−30.9 ptssince 2017
from 95.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
+21.4 ptssince 2016
from 71.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
−20.5 ptssince 2016
from 27.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooks, Oregon?

Brooks, Oregon has about 664 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Brooks, Oregon expensive?

In Brooks, Oregon, the median home is worth about $350,700.

How educated are people in Brooks, Oregon?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brooks, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooks, Oregon?

About 8.9% of people in Brooks, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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