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Brookhaven

Georgia · Atlanta · 4,749 residents · 2.255 sq mi
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The short version

Brookhaven is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $231,507. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 89% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,112,034. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 170% more than the Atlanta median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Brookhaven; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
89% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,749
Population density
2,106 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
50.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$231,507
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$164,123
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information2.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,112,034
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,414
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.6%
8.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(4,083)
Black2.2%(106)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(267)
Asian3.4%(162)
Other2.8%(131)
Diversity Score31.9%(1,515)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(4,083)
Black2.2%(106)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(267)
Asian3.4%(162)
Other2.8%(131)
Diversity Score31.9%(1,515)
Diversity Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
88.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
Female
52.6%
Foreign born
7.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookhaven, Atlanta, Georgia?

Brookhaven, Atlanta, Georgia has about 4,749 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookhaven, Atlanta, Georgia?

The typical household in Brookhaven, Atlanta, Georgia earns about $231,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookhaven, Atlanta, Georgia expensive?

In Brookhaven, Atlanta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $1,112,034, and the typical rent is about $2,414 a month.

How educated are people in Brookhaven, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 88.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brookhaven, Atlanta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookhaven, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 0.9% of people in Brookhaven, Atlanta, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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