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Brookneal

Virginia · 1,112 residents · 3.495 sq mi
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Brookneal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,214. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,400. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 54% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,112
−12%since 2000
from 1,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
318 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+8%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8249661K1K1K1990201020202024Brookneal
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,214
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,620
+10%since 2000
from $14,164 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+44%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63%(793)
Black34.5%(434)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.3%(746)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(688)
Black36.1%(401)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(41)
Diversity Score64%(712)
Diversity Score
64
+8%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% 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
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% 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
17.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookneal, Virginia?

Brookneal, Virginia has about 1,112 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookneal, Virginia?

The typical household in Brookneal, Virginia earns about $28,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookneal, Virginia expensive?

In Brookneal, Virginia, the median home is worth about $81,400, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Brookneal, Virginia?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brookneal, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookneal, Virginia?

About 17.6% of people in Brookneal, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookneal, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookneal, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 232 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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