Brookhaven, GA Demographics
What is the population of Brookhaven?
There are 56,848 residents in Brookhaven, with a median age of 34.6. Of this, 47.86% are males and 52.14% are females. US-born citizens make up 79.85% of the resident pool in Brookhaven, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.5%. Additionally, 11.65% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 46,822 people in Brookhaven currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 56,848 | 3.5% |
| Male Population | 27,208 | 2.0% |
| Female Population | 29,640 | 5.0% |
Male Population 47.86%
Female Population 52.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.6 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 45,392 | 4.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 4,831 | 6.1% |
| Not Citizen | 6,625 | -5.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 79.85%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.5%
Not Citizen 11.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 382 | -16.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,271 | 0.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,330 | 15.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,952 | 20.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 46,822 | 2.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.69%
Moved from Same County 5.87%
Moved from Same State 5.97%
Moved from Different State 3.5%
Same House as Last Year 83.98%
What are the employment statistics in Brookhaven?
White-collar workers make up 90.63% of the working population in Brookhaven, while blue-collar employees account for 9.37%. There are also 3,437 entrepreneurs in Brookhaven (10.16% of the workforce); 24,979 workers employed in private companies (73.83%); and 2,896 people working in governmental institutions (8.56%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 30,662 | 3.5% |
| Blue Collar | 3,170 | -3.8% |
White Collar 90.63%
Blue Collar 9.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,437 | -2.0% |
| Private Companies | 24,979 | 1.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,896 | 14.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,520 | 6.5% |
Self Employees 10.16%
Private Companies 73.83%
Governmental Workers 8.56%
Not for Profit Companies 7.45%
How many households are there in Brookhaven?
There are a total of 24,369 households in Brookhaven, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 49.85% of these Brookhaven households, while non-family units account for the remaining 50.15%. Additionally, 25.8% of households have children and 74.2% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 24,369 | 3.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 12,147 | -0.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 12,222 | 7.3% |
Family Households 49.85%
Non-Family Households 50.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,287 | 0.3% |
| Households without Children | 18,082 | 4.2% |
Households with Children 25.8%
Households without Children 74.2%
What are the median and average incomes in Brookhaven?
The average annual household income in Brookhaven is $171,389, while the median household income sits at $114,570 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $122,132, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $152,159. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $40,872 and $63,349, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $171,389 | 11.2% |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | 8.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | -6 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 49,124 | 5.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Brookhaven?
There are 27,597 housing units in Brookhaven, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1991. Of the 24,369 occupied housing units in Brookhaven, 54.58% are owner-occupied, while 45.42% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 74.72% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $639,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,899 per month in Brookhaven.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 27,597 | 3.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1991 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 346 | 150.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 532 | 14.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,608 | 18.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,722 | -8.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,202 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,737 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4,594 | -5.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,904 | -1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,804 | 15.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 148 | 252.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 24,369 | 3.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 13,301 | 5.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $11,068 | 0.9% |
Owner Occupied 54.58%
Renter Occupied 45.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 9,939 | 2.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,362 | 15.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $639,400 | 13.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $584,300 | 17.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,899 | 8.0% |
With Mortgage 74.72%
Without Mortgage 25.28%
What is the level of education in Brookhaven?
Approximately 12.61% of the population in Brookhaven holds a high school degree (that's 5,577 residents), while 10.19% have attained a college certificate (4,697 locals) and 40.29% have a bachelor's degree (17,820 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,585 | -23.6% |
| Some High School | 5,577 | -10.6% |
| Some College | 4,697 | 1.2% |
| Associate Degree | 1,674 | 14.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17,820 | 6.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,068 | 12.8% |
No High School 3.58%
Some High School 12.61%
Some College 10.19%
Associate Degree 3.78%
Bachelor's Degree 40.29%
Graduate Degree 29.54%
What is the marital status of Brookhaven residents?
A total of 18,468 people in Brookhaven have never been married (which represents 40.53% of the total population), while 21,274 of them are wedded (46.69%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 509 (1.12%) and 4,443 (9.75%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 18,468 | 5.9% |
| Married | 21,274 | 0.2% |
| Separated | 509 | -17.8% |
| Widowed | 1,376 | 25.8% |
| Divorced | 4,443 | 4,443.0% |
Never Married 40.53%
Married 46.69%
Separated 1.12%
Widowed 3.02%
Divorced 9.75%
What are the most common means of transportation in Brookhaven?
The top three means of transportation people in Brookhaven use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and subway or elevated. A total of 22,496 residents commute by car, 958 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 402 by subway or elevated
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 22,496 | -1.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 958 | -29.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 402 | N/A |
| Railroad | 26 | -70.1% |
| Ferryboat | 35 | 2.9% |
| Bicycle | 4 | -87.9% |
| Motorcycle | 9 | 800.0% |
| TaxiCab | 235 | 17.5% |
| Walk | 240 | 18.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Brookhaven by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.