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Brookhaven

West Virginia · 5,707 residents · 9.241 sq mi
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Brookhaven has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,556. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $199,900. Households here earn about 45% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,707
+21%since 2000
from 4,734 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
38.8
+9%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Brookhaven
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.8%(386)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(417)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146%(340)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.5%(315)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(269)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.4%(765)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415.7%(898)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.1%(689)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.2%(808)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.8%(559)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.7%(210)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.9%(51)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,556
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,206 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,768
+92%since 2000
from $15,518 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,900
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+29%since 2009
from 2.2 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-Hispanic95.8%(4,533)
Black1%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(38)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(5,148)
Black1.6%(92)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(111)
Asian1.1%(62)
Other2.4%(135)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(51)
Honduran0.4%(27)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(20)
Korean0.2%(11)
Chinese0.1%(7)
Ancestry
German18.4%(1,161)
Irish16.1%(1,012)
American13.8%(870)
Italian11.1%(701)
English10.2%(641)
Polish5.7%(356)
Scotch-Irish4.6%(291)
Dutch2.5%(157)
Welsh1.5%(93)
Scottish1.4%(89)
Czech1.4%(86)
Slovak1%(61)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.6%(39)
Greek0.4%(25)
French0.4%(24)
Romanian0.2%(15)
British0.1%(8)
Croatian0.1%(6)
Serbian0.1%(6)
Russian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+116%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.8%(902)
Married51.5%(1,229)
Widowed1.6%(37)
Divorced9.1%(218)
Women 15+
Never married27.4%(684)
Married45.6%(1,140)
Widowed11.8%(296)
Divorced15.2%(380)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookhaven, West Virginia?

Brookhaven, West Virginia has about 5,707 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookhaven, West Virginia?

The typical household in Brookhaven, West Virginia earns about $69,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookhaven, West Virginia expensive?

In Brookhaven, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $199,900, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Brookhaven, West Virginia?

About 31.9% of adults age 25 and over in Brookhaven, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookhaven, West Virginia?

About 8.5% of people in Brookhaven, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookhaven, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookhaven, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,871 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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