Brookings, Oregon Population 2022
Brookings is a city located in Curry County Oregon. Brookings has a 2020 population of 6,549. Brookings is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 3.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,344 in 2010.
The average household income in Brookings is $66,434 with a poverty rate of 7.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,077 per month, and the median house value is $333,400. The median age in Brookings is 48.8 years, 45.1 years for males, and 53.1 years for females.
Brookings Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brookingswas:
- White: 91.95%
- Two or more races: 5.24%
- Native American: 1.88%
- Asian: 0.59%
- Black or African American: 0.32%
- Other race: 0.02%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,378 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 22,488 | 110 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 22,257 | -231 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 22,226 | -31 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 22,141 | -85 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 22,293 | 152 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 22,607 | 314 | 1.39% |
| 2017 | 22,630 | 23 | 0.10% |
| 2018 | 22,795 | 165 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 22,925 | 130 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 23,055 | 130 | 0.56% |
| 2021 | 23,185 | 130 | 0.56% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,954 | 91.95% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 122 | 1.88% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.59% |
| Some Other Race | 1 | 0.02% |
| Two or More Races | 339 | 5.24% |
Brookings Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,970 | 2.12 | 66.2 |
| Married | 1,582 | 2.6 | 78.8 |
| Male | 182 | 2.63 | 41.2 |
| Female | 155 | 2.03 | 43.2 |
| Non Family | 1,051 | 1.33 | 55 |
2.52
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 173 | 3.32% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 1.17% |
| High School Graduate | 1,384 | 26.53% |
| Some College | 1,902 | 36.46% |
| Associates Degree | 503 | 9.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 542 | 10.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 651 | 12.48% |
Brookings Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 38 | 38 | 34 |
| White | 4,583 | 4,457 | 1,146 |
| 2+ Races | 220 | 220 | 13 |
| Black | 21 | 21 | |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | |
| Native American | 122 | 103 | |
| Hispanic | 295 | 206 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 89.47%.
Brookings Language by Age
Brookings Language
92.26% of Brookings residents speak only English, while 7.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.85% of the population.
Brookings Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 38 | 14 | 36.84% |
| Native | 122 | 19 | 15.57% |
| Hispanic | 423 | 31 | 7.33% |
| White | 5,581 | 398 | 7.13% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 339 | 13 | 3.83% |
7.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.17%
Male Poverty Rate
4.64%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Brookings
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brookings is Asian, with 36.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brookings is Multiple, with 3.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.72%.
Brookings Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.9%
Male Marriage Rate
56.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Brookings Married by Age and Sex
Brookings Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Brookings Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 519 | 10.10% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 24.55% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 5.42% |
Brookings Veterans by Education
2.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
10.8%
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
26.86%
Born in Brookings
93.54%
Native Born
6.46%
Foreign Born
2.02%
Non Citizen
4.43%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.54% of Brookings residents were born in the United States, with 26.86% having been born in Oregon. 2.02% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,637 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 2,720 | 83 | 0.31% |
| 1980 | 3,384 | 664 | 2.21% |
| 1990 | 4,400 | 1,016 | 2.66% |
| 2000 | 5,447 | 1,047 | 2.16% |
| 2010 | 6,344 | 897 | 1.54% |
| 2011 | 6,374 | 30 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 6,303 | -71 | -1.11% |
| 2013 | 6,295 | -8 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 6,310 | 15 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 6,352 | 42 | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 6,419 | 67 | 1.05% |
| 2017 | 6,420 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 6,457 | 37 | 0.58% |
| 2019 | 6,480 | 23 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 6,503 | 23 | 0.35% |
| 2021 | 6,526 | 23 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 6,549 | 23 | 0.35% |