Brookhaven is a city located in Lincoln County Mississippi. Brookhaven has a 2024 population of 11,547. It is also the county seat of Lincoln County. Brookhaven is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,641 in 2020.
The average household income in Brookhaven is $55,899 with a poverty rate of 31.2%. The median age in Brookhaven is 42 years: 37.9 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brookhaven was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,646 | 56.74% |
| White | 4,848 | 41.39% |
| Asian | 177 | 1.51% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 0.26% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,584 | 2.43 | 57 | 43 |
| Non Family | 1,907 | 1.23 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Married | 1,398 | 3.11 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Female | 1,146 | 3.64 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Male | 133 | 2.11 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
57.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 719 | 8.58% |
| Associates Degree | 1,097 | 13.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,123 | 13.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 573 | 6.84% |
| High School Graduate | 2,750 | 32.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 310 | 3.7% |
| Some College | 1,811 | 21.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,316 | 3,635 | 386 |
| White | 3,676 | 3,348 | 1,289 |
| Hispanic | 235 | 235 | 0 |
| Asian | 152 | 132 | 17 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,989 | $0 | $28,351 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,861 | $101,154 | $49,920 |
| High School Graduate | $27,125 | $29,801 | $24,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,882 | $40,390 | $29,809 |
| Some College | $38,045 | $41,497 | $29,821 |
$32,882
Average Earnings
$40,390
Average Male
$29,809
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.66% of Brookhaven residents speak only English, while 2.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,494 | 2,605 | 40.11% |
| White | 4,357 | 917 | 21.05% |
31.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.85%
Male Poverty Rate
33.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brookhaven is Black, with 40.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brookhaven is White, with 21.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.09% |
| High School | 32.53% |
| Some College | 20.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.16% |
| Female Employed | 13.5% |
| Male Employed | 13.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,217 | $71,510 |
| Households | $32,869 | $55,899 |
| Married Families | $89,844 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,277 | $33,485 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.8%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
341
Number of Veterans
319
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 181 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 163 |
| 75+ | 77 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 174 | 3.58% |
| White | 167 | 4.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
70.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.4%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
83.31%
Born in Brookhaven
98.31%
Native Born
1.69%
Foreign Born
1.38%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
98.31% of Brookhaven residents were born in the United States, with 83.31% having been born in Mississippi. 1.38% 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 | 11,430 | -24 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 11,454 | -23 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 11,477 | -23 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 11,500 | -24 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 11,524 | -23 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 11,547 | -24 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 11,571 | -47 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 11,618 | -98 | -0.84% |
| 2021 | 11,716 | 75 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 11,641 | -308 | -2.58% |
| 2019 | 11,949 | -91 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 12,040 | -107 | -0.88% |
| 2017 | 12,147 | -43 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 12,190 | -78 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 12,268 | -99 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 12,367 | -12 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 12,379 | -67 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 12,446 | -28 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 12,474 | -32 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 12,506 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,861 | -382 | -3.73% |
| 1990 | 10,243 | -557 | -5.16% |
| 1980 | 10,800 | 100 | 0.93% |
| 1970 | 10,700 | 815 | 8.24% |
| 1960 | 9,885 | 2,084 | 26.71% |
| 1950 | 7,801 | 1,569 | 25.18% |
| 1940 | 6,232 | 944 | 17.85% |
| 1930 | 5,288 | 582 | 12.37% |
| 1920 | 4,706 | -587 | -11.09% |
| 1910 | 5,293 | 2,615 | 97.65% |
| 1900 | 2,678 | -8,752 | -76.57% |