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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Brooks County

Georgia · 16,450 residents · 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 $26,911. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,400. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,450
+7%since 1990
from 15,398 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 31 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.3
+13%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K16K17K1990201020202024Brooks County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,911
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,474 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,977
+64%since 1990
from $8,522 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.4%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 25.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$353
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
23.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−6%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(8,791)
Black41.5%(6,386)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(192)
Asian0.2%(26)
Diversity Score64.2%(9,892)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(9,303)
Black39.1%(6,429)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(505)
Asian0.2%(38)
Diversity Score64.5%(10,615)
Diversity Score
65
Unchangedsince 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.5%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
−18%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Brooks County to nearby counties

BROOKS COUNTY VS
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Income$58,541+118%
Home value$215,600+289%
Population122,867+663%
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BROOKS COUNTY VS
Thomas County
Income$60,736+126%
Home value$196,700+255%
Population46,368+188%
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BROOKS COUNTY VS
Cook County
Income$53,651+99%
Home value$157,500+184%
Population18,232+13%
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BROOKS COUNTY VS
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Income$48,485+80%
Home value$116,200+110%
Population18,759+17%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooks County, Georgia?

Brooks County, Georgia has about 16,450 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Brooks County, Georgia earns about $26,911 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 $55,400, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Brooks County, Georgia?

About 11.3% 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 23.4% 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 1,052 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9605Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9603.02Census Tract 9602
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 31643ZIP 31778ZIP 31629ZIP 31638ZIP 31625ZIP 31720
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