Brinkley is a city located in Monroe County Arkansas. Brinkley has a 2024 population of 2,535. Brinkley is currently declining at a rate of -1.52% annually and its population has decreased by -5.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,690 in 2020.
The average household income in Brinkley is $44,595 with a poverty rate of 30.87%. The median age in Brinkley is 44.1 years: 44.6 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brinkley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,470 | 55.45% |
| White | 1,086 | 40.97% |
| Asian | 52 | 1.96% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,187 | 2.18 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Non Family | 610 | 1.04 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Married | 336 | 2.99 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 222 | 3.85 | 9.9 | 90.1 |
| Male | 19 | 4.63 | 100 | 0 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 5.81% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 2.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 209 | 10.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 3.7% |
| High School Graduate | 947 | 48.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 170 | 8.74% |
| Some College | 387 | 19.9% |
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 | 954 | 883 | 225 |
| Black | 907 | 730 | 50 |
| Asian | 52 | 18 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 31 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,571 | $35,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,888 | $38,693 | $17,679 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $55,449 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,750 | $39,167 | $22,614 |
| Some College | $34,219 | $42,357 | $30,612 |
$35,750
Average Earnings
$39,167
Average Male
$22,614
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.86% of Brinkley residents speak only English, while 2.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,460 | 604 | 41.37% |
| White | 1,028 | 193 | 18.77% |
30.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.63%
Male Poverty Rate
33.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brinkley is Black, with 41.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brinkley is White, with 18.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.38% |
| Some College | 29.07% |
| High School | 20.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.77% |
| Female Employed | 17.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.92% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,646 | $58,145 |
| Households | $38,285 | $44,595 |
| Married Families | $67,212 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,704 | $31,265 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.3%
Male Marriage Rate
27.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
153
Number of Veterans
153
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| Vietnam | 54 |
| Korea | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 67 |
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 8.63% |
| Black | 67 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.7%
Labor Force Participation
42.2%
Employment Rate
18.4%
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
83.18%
Born in Brinkley
98.04%
Native Born
1.96%
Foreign Born
1.51%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
98.04% of Brinkley residents were born in the United States, with 83.18% having been born in Arkansas. 1.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,342 | -38 | -1.6% |
| 2028 | 2,380 | -39 | -1.61% |
| 2027 | 2,419 | -39 | -1.59% |
| 2026 | 2,458 | -38 | -1.52% |
| 2025 | 2,496 | -39 | -1.54% |
| 2024 | 2,535 | -39 | -1.52% |
| 2023 | 2,574 | -24 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 2,598 | -39 | -1.48% |
| 2021 | 2,637 | -53 | -1.97% |
| 2020 | 2,690 | 96 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 2,594 | -69 | -2.59% |
| 2018 | 2,663 | -56 | -2.06% |
| 2017 | 2,719 | -76 | -2.72% |
| 2016 | 2,795 | -107 | -3.69% |
| 2015 | 2,902 | -72 | -2.42% |
| 2014 | 2,974 | -27 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 3,001 | -65 | -2.12% |
| 2012 | 3,066 | -100 | -3.16% |
| 2011 | 3,166 | -16 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 3,182 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,940 | -294 | -6.94% |
| 1990 | 4,234 | -675 | -13.75% |
| 1980 | 4,909 | -366 | -6.94% |
| 1970 | 5,275 | 639 | 13.78% |
| 1960 | 4,636 | 463 | 11.1% |
| 1950 | 4,173 | 764 | 22.41% |
| 1940 | 3,409 | 363 | 11.92% |
| 1930 | 3,046 | 332 | 12.23% |
| 1920 | 2,714 | 372 | 15.88% |