Brook Highland is a CDP located in Jefferson County Alabama. Brook Highland has a 2024 population of 8,218. Brook Highland is currently growing at a rate of 1.29% annually and its population has increased by 8.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,545 in 2020.
The average household income in Brook Highland is $131,459 with a poverty rate of 4.91%. The median age in Brook Highland is 36.6 years: 36.2 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brook Highland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,379 | 63.82% |
| Black or African American | 1,678 | 19.91% |
| Two or more races | 477 | 5.66% |
| Asian | 455 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 436 | 5.17% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,862 | 2.18 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Married | 1,791 | 2.92 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Non Family | 1,549 | 1.23 | 20.9 | 79.1 |
| Female | 423 | 2.44 | 25.1 | 74.9 |
| Male | 99 | 2.53 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
46.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 2.34% |
| Associates Degree | 396 | 6.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,466 | 40.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 978 | 16.01% |
| High School Graduate | 647 | 10.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 131 | 2.14% |
| Some College | 1,348 | 22.07% |
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 | 3,911 | 3,911 | 2,571 |
| Black | 1,334 | 1,201 | 444 |
| 2+ Races | 344 | 344 | 146 |
| Asian | 302 | 255 | 175 |
| Hispanic | 249 | 177 | 144 |
| Other Race | 207 | 113 | 100 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 65.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,397 | $103,723 | $48,883 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,250 | $114,500 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,225 | $48,909 | $29,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,279 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,411 | $71,204 | $48,758 |
| Some College | $46,305 | $45,262 | $52,783 |
$56,411
Average Earnings
$71,204
Average Male
$48,758
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.98% of Brook Highland residents speak only English, while 10.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,371 | 320 | 5.96% |
| Black | 1,678 | 94 | 5.6% |
4.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.19%
Male Poverty Rate
5.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brook Highland is White, with 5.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brook Highland is Black, with 5.6% 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 14.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.76% |
| Some College | 5.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.85% |
| Male Employed | 3.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $141,849 | $165,908 |
| Households | $87,143 | $131,459 |
| Married Families | $151,215 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,869 | $77,951 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
323
Number of Veterans
260
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 255 |
| First Gulf War | 93 |
| Vietnam | 61 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 222 |
| 75+ | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 5.5% |
| Black | 40 | 2.65% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 9.59% |
| Native American | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
79.1%
Labor Force Participation
78.5%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
56.49%
Born in Brook Highland
92.45%
Native Born
7.55%
Foreign Born
4.31%
Non Citizen
3.24%
Naturalized
92.45% of Brook Highland residents were born in the United States, with 56.49% having been born in Alabama. 4.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,218 | 105 | 1.29% |
| 2023 | 8,113 | 105 | 1.31% |
| 2022 | 8,008 | 254 | 3.28% |
| 2021 | 7,754 | 209 | 2.77% |
| 2020 | 7,545 | 398 | 5.57% |
| 2019 | 7,147 | 31 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 7,116 | 368 | 5.45% |
| 2017 | 6,748 | 144 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 6,604 | -428 | -6.09% |
| 2015 | 7,032 | -249 | -3.42% |
| 2014 | 7,281 | 462 | 6.78% |
| 2013 | 6,819 | -393 | -5.45% |
| 2012 | 7,212 | -58 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 7,270 | 524 | 7.77% |
| 2010 | 6,746 | 0 | 0% |