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Brookhaven

Pennsylvania · 8,006 residents · 1.708 sq mi
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Brookhaven is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,345. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $206,300. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,006
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,687 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+6%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Brookhaven
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,345
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,289 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,811
+30%since 2000
from $23,706 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$924
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $712 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+34%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(7,585)
Black2%(160)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(90)
Asian1.2%(99)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(852)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(7,281)
Black3.6%(291)
Hispanic / Latino2%(161)
Asian1.9%(151)
Other0.7%(52)
Diversity Score19.5%(1,562)
Diversity Score
20
+83%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.8%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania?

Brookhaven, Pennsylvania has about 8,006 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania earns about $64,345 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookhaven, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $206,300, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.

How educated are people in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania?

About 8.6% of people in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookhaven, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookhaven, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 561 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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