Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Brookhaven, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

57,855

Median Agei

34.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52%30,077

Hispanic/Latino

21%12,144

Black

14.3%8,265

Asian

7.4%4,310

Two or More

4.8%2,793

Other

0.4%206

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%60

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.8%327

High School Diploma

7.4%2,951

Some College (<1 yr)

1.8%730

Some College (1+ yr)

6.3%2,488

Associate's Degree

3.8%1,506

Bachelor's Degree

39.5%15,668

Master's Degree

20.7%8,196

Professional Degree

7.5%2,992

Doctorate

3.2%1,252

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

70.9%

Graduate+

31.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$692,700

Median Renti

$1,882

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.6%12,768

Renter-Occupied

47.4%11,503

Total Units

27,504

Homeownership

52.6%

Vacancy Rate

11.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.2%27

$50K–$100K

0.2%27

$100K–$150K

0.1%16

$150K–$200K

1.7%216

$200K–$300K

6.1%779

$300K–$500K

20.4%2,604

$500K–$1M

49.4%6,310

$1M+

21.8%2,789

Rent Distribution

Under $500

548

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

115

$1,000–$1,250

494

$1,250–$1,500

995

$1,500–$2,000

4,653

$2,000+

4,626

Year Built

2020 or later

2%552

2010–2019

19.4%5,327

2000–2009

20.7%5,697

1990–1999

14.1%3,871

1980–1989

13.9%3,825

1970–1979

10%2,737

1960–1969

7.6%2,090

1950–1959

8.9%2,435

1940–1949

1.6%436

1939 or earlier

1.9%534

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.2%12,920

Electricity

45.6%11,073

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%205

No Fuel

0.2%40

Solar

0.1%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$117,663

Mean Household Incomei

$175,318

Per Capita Incomei

$74,759

Poverty Ratei

10.1%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

35,068

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%678

$10K–$15K

2.5%610

$15K–$20K

2.3%552

$20K–$25K

2.2%545

$25K–$30K

1.8%443

$30K–$35K

1.9%453

$35K–$40K

2%495

$40K–$45K

2.3%563

$45K–$50K

2.7%644

$50K–$60K

6.2%1,494

$60K–$75K

6.6%1,614

$75K–$100K

10.3%2,511

$100K–$125K

9.5%2,299

$125K–$150K

7.1%1,724

$150K–$200K

9%2,191

$200K+

30.7%7,455

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

455

Residentsi

602

Avg. Tenant Renti

$360/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

34 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers247 homes92% occupied$379/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8208 homes97% occupied$337/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $117,663/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $35K/yr

92.5%

Very low income$35K–$59K/yr

7.5%

Who Receives This Housing

58.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

80.5% of subsidized households are minority

20.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

96.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

12,23421.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,200

India

1,384

Guatemala

1,061

China

326

United Kingdom

290

Korea

257

Canada

181

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

32,690

Avg. Commutei

25.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

33,929

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,203(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.6%Insured

13.4%Uninsured