Brookdale is a CDP located in Orangeburg County South Carolina. Brookdale has a 2024 population of 3,935. Brookdale is currently declining at a rate of -1.67% annually and its population has decreased by -16.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,740 in 2020.
The average household income in Brookdale is $43,675 with a poverty rate of 33.35%. The median age in Brookdale is 37.5 years: 32.6 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brookdale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,001 | 98.33% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 0.96% |
| White | 29 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,601 | 2.39 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Non Family | 686 | 1.09 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Female | 577 | 3.81 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Married | 338 | 2.62 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
47.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 536 | 17.8% |
| Associates Degree | 403 | 13.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 264 | 8.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 169 | 5.61% |
| High School Graduate | 994 | 33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 319 | 10.59% |
| Some College | 327 | 10.86% |
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 | 2,947 | 2,092 | 416 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| White | 26 | 26 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 65.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,094 | $0 | $39,594 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,242 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $16,275 | $16,265 | $16,324 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $10,721 | $38,194 |
| Overall | $25,728 | $16,650 | $33,817 |
| Some College | $34,512 | $35,400 | $34,099 |
$25,728
Average Earnings
$16,650
Average Male
$33,817
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.91% of Brookdale residents speak only English, while 2.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,773 | 1,273 | 33.74% |
| White | 26 | 7 | 26.92% |
33.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.87%
Male Poverty Rate
31.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brookdale is Black, with 33.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brookdale is White, with 26.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.15% |
| High School | 24.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.71% |
| Some College | 13.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.84% |
| Female Employed | 14.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.41% |
| Male Employed | 6.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,386 | $56,607 |
| Households | $33,406 | $43,675 |
| Married Families | $70,114 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,333 | $22,290 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
19.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.0%
Male Marriage Rate
18.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
93
Number of Veterans
66
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 68 | 2.06% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 46.15% |
| White | 7 | 24.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.9%
Labor Force Participation
42.6%
Employment Rate
12.8%
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
90.96%
Born in Brookdale
98.57%
Native Born
1.43%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
1.28%
Naturalized
98.57% of Brookdale residents were born in the United States, with 90.96% having been born in South Carolina. 0.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,935 | -67 | -1.67% |
| 2023 | 4,002 | -67 | -1.65% |
| 2022 | 4,069 | -152 | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 4,221 | -519 | -10.95% |
| 2020 | 4,740 | 66 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 4,674 | 86 | 1.87% |
| 2018 | 4,588 | -120 | -2.55% |
| 2017 | 4,708 | 534 | 12.79% |
| 2016 | 4,174 | -115 | -2.68% |
| 2015 | 4,289 | 18 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 4,271 | 43 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 4,228 | -322 | -7.08% |
| 2012 | 4,550 | 344 | 8.18% |
| 2011 | 4,206 | -667 | -13.69% |
| 2010 | 4,873 | 0 | 0% |