Brooks County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,482, reflecting a 0.42% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Brooks County is the 106th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 16,246 and has grown 1.45% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 47.2 years
Male: 42.7 years
There are 13,035 adults, (3,588 of whom are seniors) in Brooks County.
Female: 8,566 (52.6%)
Male: 7,727 (47.4%)
The racial composition of Brooks County includes 56% White, 33.95% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,124 | 56% |
| Black or African American | 5,531 | 33.95% |
| Two or more races | 955 | 5.86% |
| Other race | 440 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 235 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.05% |
Brooks County 's average per capita income is $37,646. Household income levels show a median of $46,807. The poverty rate stands at 25.43%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,678 | - |
| Families | $71,099 | $82,250 |
| Households | $46,807 | $63,156 |
| Non Families | $21,510 | $33,626 |
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