Brooks town is located in Waldo County Maine. Brooks town has a 2024 population of 1,035. Brooks town is currently growing at a rate of 0.88% annually and its population has increased by 2.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,009 in 2020.
The average household income in Brooks town is $78,398 with a poverty rate of 18.97%. The median age in Brooks town is 47.1 years: 46.5 years for males, and 49 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brooks town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,016 | 87.06% |
| Two or more races | 126 | 10.8% |
| Other race | 15 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.43% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 514 | 2.26 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Married | 278 | 2.61 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 148 | 1.2 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Female | 54 | 3.35 | 35.2 | 64.8 |
| Male | 34 | 2.29 | 100 | 0 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
70.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 7.25% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 7.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 177 | 19.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 8.9% |
| High School Graduate | 300 | 32.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 1.43% |
| Some College | 207 | 22.75% |
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 | 818 | 748 | 242 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 60 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 7 | 7 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 11 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,375 | $85,577 | $37,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $38,359 | $0 | $38,477 |
| High School Graduate | $38,333 | $55,385 | $30,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,714 | $53,750 | $38,438 |
| Some College | $42,054 | $50,781 | $40,357 |
$40,714
Average Earnings
$53,750
Average Male
$38,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.95% of Brooks town residents speak only English, while 6.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,006 | 214 | 21.27% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 7 | 18.42% |
| Multiple | 126 | 7 | 5.56% |
18.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.61%
Male Poverty Rate
21.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brooks town is White, with 21.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brooks town is Multiple, with 5.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78.48% |
| High School | 29.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.81% |
| Some College | 2.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 3.45% |
| Female Employed | 2.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,227 | $88,907 |
| Households | $58,289 | $78,398 |
| Married Families | $64,559 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,750 | $50,150 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.1%
Male Marriage Rate
62.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
100
Number of Veterans
83
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 8.33% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 29.33% |
| Other Race | 4 | 26.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
70.18%
Born in Brooks town
96.23%
Native Born
3.77%
Foreign Born
0.69%
Non Citizen
3.08%
Naturalized
96.23% of Brooks town residents were born in the United States, with 70.18% having been born in Maine. 0.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,080 | 9 | 0.84% |
| 2028 | 1,071 | 9 | 0.85% |
| 2027 | 1,062 | 9 | 0.85% |
| 2026 | 1,053 | 9 | 0.86% |
| 2025 | 1,044 | 9 | 0.87% |
| 2024 | 1,035 | 9 | 0.88% |
| 2023 | 1,026 | 9 | 0.88% |
| 2022 | 1,017 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 1,015 | 6 | 0.59% |
| 2020 | 1,009 | -125 | -11.02% |
| 2019 | 1,134 | 6 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 1,128 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,128 | 19 | 1.71% |
| 2016 | 1,109 | 9 | 0.82% |
| 2015 | 1,100 | 8 | 0.73% |
| 2014 | 1,092 | 4 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 1,088 | 5 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 1,083 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 1,081 | 3 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 1,078 | 0 | 0% |