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Brooks

Oregon · 398 residents · 0.51 sq mi
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Brooks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,900. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $99,200. The poverty rate of 44.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 150%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
398
−3%since 2000
from 410 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
780 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+7%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2024196368521K2000201020202024Brooks
2024664
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$10,355
−14%since 2000
from $12,008 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.7%
+34.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing18.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,200
+150%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$973
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−39.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
76.7%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.2%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+123%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(270)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(105)
Asian3%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.8%(218)
Diversity Score
55
+24%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+32.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
Female
42.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooks, Oregon?

Brooks, Oregon has about 398 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooks, Oregon?

The typical household in Brooks, Oregon earns about $36,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooks, Oregon expensive?

In Brooks, Oregon, the median home is worth about $99,200, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in Brooks, Oregon?

About 0.0% 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 44.7% of people in Brooks, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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