Brookhaven is a city located in DeKalb County Georgia. Brookhaven has a 2024 population of 58,323. Brookhaven is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has increased by 2.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 56,809 in 2020.
The average household income in Brookhaven is $171,389 with a poverty rate of 10.64%. The median age in Brookhaven is 34.6 years: 36.2 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brookhaven was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,096 | 65.25% |
| Black or African American | 6,923 | 12.18% |
| Two or more races | 5,265 | 9.26% |
| Asian | 3,873 | 6.81% |
| Other race | 2,281 | 4.01% |
| Native American | 1,404 | 2.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
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 | 24,369 | 2.3 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Non Family | 12,222 | 1.34 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Married | 9,634 | 3.11 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Female | 1,783 | 3.96 | 24.1 | 75.9 |
| Male | 730 | 3.71 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
54.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,146 | 2.89% |
| Associates Degree | 1,548 | 3.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16,306 | 41.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,819 | 32.34% |
| High School Graduate | 3,284 | 8.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,386 | 3.5% |
| Some College | 3,149 | 7.94% |
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 | 25,429 | 25,295 | 21,382 |
| Hispanic | 5,187 | 3,211 | 1,726 |
| Black | 4,736 | 4,371 | 2,683 |
| Asian | 3,148 | 3,091 | 2,499 |
| 2+ Races | 2,560 | 2,106 | 1,546 |
| Other Race | 1,293 | 702 | 247 |
| Native American | 707 | 460 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 99.47%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 84.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $92,109 | $111,724 | $81,914 |
| Graduate Degree | $115,516 | $143,148 | $102,705 |
| High School Graduate | $31,019 | $38,839 | $21,671 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,499 | $25,306 | $17,469 |
| Overall | $86,933 | $98,542 | $78,750 |
| Some College | $54,167 | $64,200 | $39,767 |
$86,933
Average Earnings
$98,542
Average Male
$78,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.8% of Brookhaven residents speak only English, while 26.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,803 | 2,508 | 25.58% |
| Black | 6,737 | 1,991 | 29.55% |
| White | 33,154 | 1,157 | 3.49% |
| Other | 2,223 | 786 | 35.36% |
| Multiple | 5,224 | 377 | 7.22% |
| Native | 1,404 | 316 | 22.51% |
| Asian | 3,839 | 227 | 5.91% |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 100% |
10.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.11%
Male Poverty Rate
12.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brookhaven is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brookhaven is White, with 3.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.97% |
| High School | 22% |
| Some College | 9.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.98% |
| Female Employed | 4.42% |
| Male Employed | 1.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $188,477 | $232,302 |
| Households | $114,570 | $171,389 |
| Married Families | $235,096 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $81,572 | $108,249 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
1,229
Number of Veterans
1,152
Male Veterans
77
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 406 |
| Vietnam | 342 |
| First Gulf War | 240 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 415 |
| 75+ | 303 |
| 55 to 64 | 225 |
| 65 to 74 | 206 |
| 18 to 34 | 80 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 738 | 2.5% |
| Black | 334 | 6.04% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 1.26% |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 1.87% |
| Native American | 58 | 6.34% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.74% |
| Other Race | 11 | 0.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.4%
Labor Force Participation
75.1%
Employment Rate
3%
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
39.8%
Born in Brookhaven
81.03%
Native Born
18.97%
Foreign Born
11.65%
Non Citizen
7.32%
Naturalized
81.03% of Brookhaven residents were born in the United States, with 39.8% having been born in Georgia. 11.65% 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 | 60,216 | 378 | 0.63% |
| 2028 | 59,838 | 379 | 0.64% |
| 2027 | 59,459 | 379 | 0.64% |
| 2026 | 59,080 | 378 | 0.64% |
| 2025 | 58,702 | 379 | 0.65% |
| 2024 | 58,323 | 378 | 0.65% |
| 2023 | 57,945 | 104 | 0.18% |
| 2022 | 57,841 | 782 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 57,059 | 250 | 0.44% |
| 2020 | 56,809 | 938 | 1.68% |
| 2019 | 55,871 | 1,531 | 2.82% |
| 2018 | 54,340 | 403 | 0.75% |
| 2017 | 53,937 | 478 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 53,459 | 462 | 0.87% |
| 2015 | 52,997 | 712 | 1.36% |
| 2014 | 52,285 | 524 | 1.01% |
| 2013 | 51,761 | 543 | 1.06% |
| 2012 | 51,218 | 808 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 50,410 | 464 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 49,946 | 0 | 0% |