Brookford is a town located in Burke County, North Carolina. Brookford has a 2026 population of 457. Brookford is currently growing at a rate of 0.88% annually and its population has increased by 5.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 432 in 2020.
The median age in Brookford is 28.1 years: 27.7 years for males, and 28.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 70.3 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 28.1 years
Female: 28.4 years
Male: 27.7 years
There are 289 adults, (73 of whom are seniors) in Brookford.
Female: 229 (58.7%)
Male: 161 (41.3%)
The racial composition of Brookford includes 85.13% White, 7.95% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 332 | 85.13% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 7.95% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 4.36% |
| Asian | 8 | 2.05% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.51% |