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Brookhaven Micro

Brookhaven, MS · 1 counties · 30,278 residents · 586.207 sq mi
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Brookhaven has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,193. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,400. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

30,278
−9%vs 2000
vs 33,166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
52 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.1
−5%vs 2000
vs 35.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
30K31K33K34K35K1990201020202024Brookhaven
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,193
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,279 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,134
−35%vs 2000
vs $13,961 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.6%
+4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$259
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $366 in 2000
US average: $450
78.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
21.4% rent
2.4
+13%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(22,866)
Black29.6%(9,807)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(229)
Asian0.2%(81)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.9%(17,865)
1990
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(21,128)
Black29.9%(9,056)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(80)
Asian0.3%(80)
Other0%(14)
Diversity Score53.3%(16,147)
53
−1%vs 2000
vs 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.0%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Brookhaven, MS?

Brookhaven, MS has about 30,278 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Brookhaven, MS?

The typical household in Brookhaven, MS earns about $18,193 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookhaven, MS expensive?

In Brookhaven, MS, the median home is worth about $43,400, and the typical rent is about $259 a month.

How educated are people in Brookhaven, MS?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brookhaven, MS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookhaven, MS?

About 23.6% of people in Brookhaven, MS live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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