Brookland is a city located in Craighead County Arkansas. Brookland has a 2024 population of 4,704. Brookland is currently growing at a rate of 3.25% annually and its population has increased by 14.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,110 in 2020.
The average household income in Brookland is $73,561 with a poverty rate of 11.77%. The median age in Brookland is 27.3 years: 28.2 years for males, and 26.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brookland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,823 | 90.38% |
| Two or more races | 251 | 5.93% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 2.36% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,584 | 2.67 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Married | 802 | 3.3 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Non Family | 365 | 1.15 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Female | 245 | 2.72 | 33.1 | 66.9 |
| Male | 172 | 2.88 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
54.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 94 | 3.64% |
| Associates Degree | 240 | 9.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 293 | 11.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 93 | 3.6% |
| High School Graduate | 1,201 | 46.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 215 | 8.33% |
| Some College | 446 | 17.27% |
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 | 2,305 | 2,003 | 376 |
| 2+ Races | 140 | 140 | 3 |
| Black | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 7 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 43.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,235 | $48,179 | $46,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $34,583 | $0 | $34,583 |
| High School Graduate | $35,109 | $44,129 | $31,395 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,250 | $62,877 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,597 | $48,945 | $33,769 |
| Some College | $44,942 | $50,391 | $34,830 |
$42,597
Average Earnings
$48,945
Average Male
$33,769
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.35% of Brookland residents speak only English, while 0.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,768 | 456 | 12.1% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 18 | 20% |
| Black | 100 | 17 | 17% |
| Other | 35 | 9 | 25.71% |
| Multiple | 251 | 7 | 2.79% |
11.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.19%
Male Poverty Rate
16.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brookland is Other, with 25.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brookland is Multiple, with 2.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.66% |
| High School | 3.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 6.71% |
| Female Employed | 6.61% |
| Male Employed | 2.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,830 | $83,725 |
| Households | $59,677 | $73,561 |
| Married Families | $96,196 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,879 | $39,557 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
80
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 3.1% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.2%
Labor Force Participation
73.1%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
74.82%
Born in Brookland
99.05%
Native Born
0.95%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.95%
Naturalized
99.05% of Brookland residents were born in the United States, with 74.82% having been born in Arkansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,448 | 149 | 2.81% |
| 2028 | 5,299 | 149 | 2.89% |
| 2027 | 5,150 | 148 | 2.96% |
| 2026 | 5,002 | 149 | 3.07% |
| 2025 | 4,853 | 149 | 3.17% |
| 2024 | 4,704 | 148 | 3.25% |
| 2023 | 4,556 | 190 | 4.35% |
| 2022 | 4,366 | 132 | 3.12% |
| 2021 | 4,234 | 124 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4,110 | 436 | 11.87% |
| 2019 | 3,674 | 189 | 5.42% |
| 2018 | 3,485 | 176 | 5.32% |
| 2017 | 3,309 | 208 | 6.71% |
| 2016 | 3,101 | 123 | 4.13% |
| 2015 | 2,978 | 79 | 2.73% |
| 2014 | 2,899 | 280 | 10.69% |
| 2013 | 2,619 | 554 | 26.83% |
| 2012 | 2,065 | 68 | 3.41% |
| 2011 | 1,997 | 5 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 1,992 | 0 | 0% |