Brinkley is a city located in Monroe County, Arkansas. Brinkley has a 2026 population of 2,462. Brinkley is currently declining at a rate of -1.52% annually and its population has decreased by -8.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,690 in 2020.
The median household income in Brinkley is $38,996 with a poverty rate of 25.74%. The median age in Brinkley is 49.1 years: 49.6 years for males, and 43 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.0 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.1 years
Female: 43 years
Male: 49.6 years
There are 2,083 adults, (648 of whom are seniors) in Brinkley.
Female: 1,359 (52.3%)
Male: 1,237 (47.7%)
The racial composition of Brinkley includes 60.09% Black or African American, 36.02% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,560 | 60.09% |
| White | 935 | 36.02% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 34 | 1.31% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.39% |
Brinkley 's average per capita income is $39,777. Household income levels show a median of $38,996. The poverty rate stands at 25.74%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,886 | - |
| Families | $63,398 | $68,842 |
| Households | $38,996 | $49,778 |
| Non Families | $29,579 | $31,704 |
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