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Brooks County

Georgia · 16,301 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 $37,516. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $94,200. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
16,301
−1%since 2000
from 16,450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+21%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K16K17K1990201020202024Brooks County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,516
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,911 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,115
+87%since 2000
from $13,977 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(9,303)
Black39.1%(6,429)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(505)
Asian0.2%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(10,615)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(9,066)
Black34.9%(5,684)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(955)
Asian0.4%(67)
Other2.5%(407)
Diversity Score69.8%(11,379)
Segregation Score37%(6,028)
Diversity Score
70
+8%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.4%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooks County, Georgia?

Brooks County, Georgia has about 16,301 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brooks County, Georgia earns about $37,516 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 $94,200, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Brooks County, Georgia?

About 16.5% 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 22.9% 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 903 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9605Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9603.02Census Tract 9602
6 ZIP codes
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