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Brooks

Oregon · 472 residents · 0.51 sq mi
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Brooks has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,208. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $183,800. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 291%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
472
+15%since 2000
from 410 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
925 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.9
−4%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2024196368521K2000201020202024Brooks
2024664
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,208
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,319
+61%since 2000
from $12,008 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,800
+291%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
48.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+149%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(242)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino42.2%(199)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other16.4%(78)
Diversity Score76.9%(363)
Diversity Score
77
+74%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+98%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−24.3 ptssince 2011
from 24.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 71.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooks, Oregon?

Brooks, Oregon has about 472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooks, Oregon?

The typical household in Brooks, Oregon earns about $61,208 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 $183,800.

How educated are people in Brooks, Oregon?

About 12.9% 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 3.9% of people in Brooks, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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