Brookings is a city located in Curry County Oregon. Brookings has a 2024 population of 6,642. Brookings is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -1.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,760 in 2020.
The average household income in Brookings is $91,741 with a poverty rate of 6.48%. The median age in Brookings is 54.5 years: 52.1 years for males, and 54.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brookings was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,941 | 88.42% |
| Two or more races | 450 | 6.7% |
| Native American | 123 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 104 | 1.55% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 1.28% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,193 | 2.05 | 75 | 25 |
| Married | 1,732 | 2.43 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Non Family | 962 | 1.27 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Male | 255 | 2.25 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Female | 244 | 2.18 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
2.32
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
75.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 297 | 5.17% |
| Associates Degree | 572 | 9.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 555 | 9.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 766 | 13.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,210 | 21.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 245 | 4.26% |
| Some College | 2,102 | 36.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,768 | 4,425 | 1,258 |
| Hispanic | 440 | 260 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 304 | 304 | 42 |
| Native American | 123 | 104 | 0 |
| Black | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| Asian | 81 | 81 | 21 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,839 | $53,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,929 | $65,263 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,520 | $46,910 | $25,995 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,098 | $40,882 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,450 | $62,920 | $31,149 |
| Some College | $58,103 | $71,250 | $28,556 |
$47,450
Average Earnings
$62,920
Average Male
$31,149
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.52% of Brookings residents speak only English, while 10.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,300 | 382 | 7.21% |
| Hispanic | 626 | 29 | 4.63% |
| Native | 123 | 19 | 15.45% |
6.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.96%
Male Poverty Rate
6.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brookings is Native, with 15.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brookings is Hispanic, with 4.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.04% |
| High School | 10.15% |
| Some College | 8.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 78.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 14% |
| Female Employed | 6% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,536 | $100,486 |
| Households | $79,109 | $91,741 |
| Married Families | $89,804 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,313 | $63,431 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.9%
Male Marriage Rate
57.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
661
Number of Veterans
605
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 262 |
| First Gulf War | 140 |
| Korea | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 207 |
| 75+ | 205 |
| 65 to 74 | 182 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 595 | 11.33% |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 21.5% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 3.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
29.29%
Born in Brookings
91.43%
Native Born
8.57%
Foreign Born
3.91%
Non Citizen
4.66%
Naturalized
91.43% of Brookings residents were born in the United States, with 29.29% having been born in Oregon. 3.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,496 | -29 | -0.44% |
| 2028 | 6,525 | -29 | -0.44% |
| 2027 | 6,554 | -30 | -0.46% |
| 2026 | 6,584 | -29 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 6,613 | -29 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 6,642 | -30 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 6,672 | -96 | -1.42% |
| 2022 | 6,768 | -43 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 6,811 | 51 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 6,760 | 270 | 4.16% |
| 2019 | 6,490 | 24 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 6,466 | 37 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 6,429 | 6 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 6,423 | 64 | 1.01% |
| 2015 | 6,359 | 46 | 0.73% |
| 2014 | 6,313 | 11 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 6,302 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 6,307 | -67 | -1.05% |
| 2011 | 6,374 | 31 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 6,343 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,447 | 1,047 | 23.8% |
| 1990 | 4,400 | 1,016 | 30.02% |
| 1980 | 3,384 | 664 | 24.41% |
| 1970 | 2,720 | 83 | 3.15% |
| 1960 | 2,637 | -3,859 | -59.41% |