Brookhaven, Georgia Population 2022
Brookhaven is a city located in Georgia. Brookhaven has a 2020 population of 60,129. Brookhaven is currently growing at a rate of 2.60% annually and its population has increased by 21.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 49,688 in 2010.
The average household income in Brookhaven is $140,100 with a poverty rate of 11.67%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,415 per month, and the median house value is $484,400. The median age in Brookhaven is 34.2 years, 34.6 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
Brookhaven Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brookhavenwas:
- White: 70.13%
- Black or African American: 11.34%
- Asian: 5.77%
- Other race: 5.55%
- Native American: 4.12%
- Two or more races: 3.06%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,741 | 70.13% |
| Black or African American | 6,102 | 11.34% |
| Asian | 3,108 | 5.77% |
| Some Other Race | 2,988 | 5.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,218 | 4.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1,648 | 3.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.03% |
Brookhaven Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,549 | 2.35 | 51 |
| Non Family | 11,106 | 1.38 | 34.3 |
| Married | 9,279 | 3.11 | 76.4 |
| Female | 1,381 | 3.86 | 29.8 |
| Male | 783 | 4.35 | 25.9 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,482 | 6.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,648 | 4.35% |
| High School Graduate | 3,945 | 10.41% |
| Some College | 3,270 | 8.63% |
| Associates Degree | 993 | 2.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,612 | 38.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,930 | 28.85% |
Brookhaven Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,605 | 23,322 | 19,030 |
| Hispanic | 6,326 | 2,957 | 1,330 |
| Black | 4,628 | 4,404 | 2,778 |
| Asian | 2,469 | 2,272 | 1,817 |
| Other Race | 1,450 | 684 | 270 |
| Native American | 1,010 | 397 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 938 | 768 | 602 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 80.62%.
$60,449
Average Earnings
$67,769
Average Male
$53,753
Average Female
Brookhaven Language by Age
Brookhaven Language
69.79% of Brookhaven residents speak only English, while 30.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.62% of the population.
Brookhaven Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,898 | 3,461 | 29.09% |
| White | 30,745 | 1,449 | 4.71% |
| Other | 1,281 | NaN% | |
| Native | 2,218 | 710 | 32.01% |
| Black | 5,815 | 623 | 10.71% |
| Asian | 3,018 | 505 | 16.73% |
| Multiple | 1,585 | 133 | 8.39% |
| Islander | 14 | 6 | 42.86% |
11.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.19%
Male Poverty Rate
13.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Brookhaven
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brookhaven is Islander, with 42.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brookhaven is Multiple, with 8.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.51%.
Brookhaven Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Brookhaven Married by Age and Sex
Brookhaven Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Brookhaven Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,139 | 3.84% |
| Black | 570 | 10.73% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 60 | 2.17% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 1.82% |
Brookhaven Veterans by Education
5.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
78.6%
Labor Force Participation
76.6%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
39.09%
Born in Brookhaven
78.19%
Native Born
21.81%
Foreign Born
15.17%
Non Citizen
6.64%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
78.19% of Brookhaven residents were born in the United States, with 39.09% having been born in Georgia. 15.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 60,129 | 1,525 | 2.60% |
| 2021 | 58,604 | 1,525 | 2.67% |
| 2020 | 57,079 | 1,525 | 2.75% |
| 2019 | 55,554 | 1,525 | 2.82% |
| 2018 | 54,029 | 399 | 0.74% |
| 2017 | 53,630 | 482 | 0.91% |
| 2016 | 53,148 | 455 | 0.86% |
| 2015 | 52,693 | 703 | 1.35% |
| 2014 | 51,990 | 511 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 51,479 | 537 | 1.05% |
| 2012 | 50,942 | 795 | 1.59% |
| 2011 | 50,147 | 459 | 0.92% |
| 2010 | 49,688 | 0.00% |