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Brookdale

South Carolina · 3,845 residents · 3.642 sq mi
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Brookdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,156. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 879 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,300. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
3,845
−19%since 2000
from 4,724 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,056 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
+3%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Brookdale
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,156
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,984 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,948
+9%since 2000
from $12,852 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
47.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+18%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(43)
Black97.8%(4,620)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(30)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(191)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(48)
Black95.7%(3,681)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(25)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.7%(28)
Diversity Score6.7%(256)
Diversity Score
7
+64%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+75%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.1%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookdale, South Carolina?

Brookdale, South Carolina has about 3,845 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookdale, South Carolina?

The typical household in Brookdale, South Carolina earns about $28,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookdale, South Carolina expensive?

In Brookdale, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $80,300, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Brookdale, South Carolina?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Brookdale, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookdale, South Carolina?

About 34.5% of people in Brookdale, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookdale, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookdale, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,494 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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