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Brooks County

Georgia · 16,101 residents (2025 est.) · 493.184 sq mi
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Brooks County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,807. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,200. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,293
−1%since 2000
from 16,450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 33 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+20%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,101 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K16K17K1990201020202024Brooks County
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.1%(826)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(752)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(1,004)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.4%(1,200)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(993)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.3%(1,680)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.2%(1,988)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.7%(1,750)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.4%(2,512)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.8%(2,251)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.4%(1,044)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(293)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,807
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,911 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,859
+85%since 2000
from $13,977 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+11%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+33%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
9
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Brooks County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(9,303)
Black39.1%(6,429)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(505)
Asian0.2%(38)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(8,695)
Black32.8%(5,339)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(1,112)
Asian1.4%(235)
Other5.6%(912)
Diversity Score
75
+12%since 2009
from 67 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
36
−4%since 2020
from 37 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.6%(583)
Puerto Rican1.2%(203)
Honduran0.8%(136)
Cuban0.5%(88)
Colombian0.3%(43)
Guatemalan0.2%(30)
Dominican0.2%(29)
Asian origin
Japanese0.7%(106)
Filipino0.6%(103)
Asian Indian0.1%(19)
Korean0%(7)
Ancestry
Irish8.8%(1,430)
English8.6%(1,403)
American7.6%(1,234)
German4.7%(770)
Scottish1.4%(230)
French1.2%(194)
Italian1%(168)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(100)
West Indian0.6%(100)
Jamaican0.6%(100)
Welsh0.6%(92)
Polish0.5%(88)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Haitian0.5%(88)
Swiss0.5%(81)
British0.4%(65)
Dutch0.3%(48)
Canadian0.3%(47)
Portuguese0.2%(35)
Arab0.1%(22)
Lebanese0.1%(22)
Slovene0%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
−59.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.9%(2,019)
Married48.9%(3,100)
Widowed3.3%(212)
Divorced15.8%(1,004)
Women 15+
Never married34.1%(2,518)
Married39.3%(2,902)
Widowed13.9%(1,022)
Divorced12.7%(934)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooks County, Georgia?

Brooks County, Georgia has about 16,293 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooks County, Georgia?

The typical household in Brooks County, Georgia earns about $46,807 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooks County, Georgia expensive?

In Brooks County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $139,200, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Brooks County, Georgia?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brooks County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooks County, Georgia?

About 25.4% of people in Brooks County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooks County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooks County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 895 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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