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Brookhaven

Pennsylvania · 8,300 residents · 1.708 sq mi
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Brookhaven is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,638. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,300
+4%since 2000
from 7,985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.6
+9%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Brookhaven
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.7%(386)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(449)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.3%(437)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.9%(406)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(389)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.9%(1,154)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413%(1,082)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.3%(1,020)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.2%(1,263)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.6%(966)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.2%(515)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.8%(233)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,638
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,289 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,825
+72%since 2000
from $23,706 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,382
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $712 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−17%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Brookhaven on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(7,585)
Black2%(160)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(90)
Asian1.2%(99)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(6,993)
Black5.6%(465)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(240)
Asian2.9%(239)
Other2.9%(237)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.6%(47)
Paraguayan0.5%(44)
Mexican0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Korean0.3%(27)
Ancestry
Irish31.3%(2,522)
Italian20.3%(1,637)
German20.3%(1,632)
English7.9%(634)
Polish7.2%(579)
American3.4%(274)
Dutch2.4%(192)
French2.3%(184)
West Indian1.8%(143)
Haitian1.7%(135)
Ethiopian1.6%(129)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian1.5%(121)
Ukrainian1.4%(115)
Egyptian1.2%(97)
Moroccan1%(77)
Hungarian0.9%(70)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(67)
Welsh0.7%(59)
Norwegian0.7%(57)
Scottish0.6%(52)
British0.5%(39)
Syrian0.4%(30)
Russian0.3%(28)
Canadian0.3%(24)
Greek0.3%(24)
Swedish0.3%(24)
Swiss0.2%(14)
Danish0.1%(12)
Czech0.1%(11)
Slovak0.1%(9)
Jordanian0.1%(8)
Armenian0.1%(8)
Barbadian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.9%(1,114)
Married49.5%(1,675)
Widowed1.4%(47)
Divorced16.1%(545)
Women 15+
Never married23.1%(819)
Married47.3%(1,674)
Widowed13.5%(477)
Divorced16.1%(568)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania?

Brookhaven, Pennsylvania has about 8,300 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania earns about $76,638 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 $209,400, and the typical rent is about $1,382 a month.

How educated are people in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania?

About 30.6% 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 4.0% 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 267 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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