Brooks County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 16,206 with a growth rate of -0.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Brooks County, Georgia is the 106th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 16,246 and has seen a growth of -0.25% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,011 | -39 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 16,050 | -39 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 16,089 | -39 | -0.24% |
| 2026 | 16,128 | -39 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 16,167 | -39 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 16,206 | -39 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 16,245 | -39 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 16,284 | 8 | 0.05% |
| 2021 | 16,276 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 16,272 | 754 | 4.86% |
| 2019 | 15,518 | 27 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 15,491 | -150 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 15,641 | -91 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 15,732 | 60 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 15,672 | 148 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 15,524 | -124 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 15,648 | 32 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 15,616 | -366 | -2.29% |
| 2011 | 15,982 | -264 | -1.63% |
| 2010 | 16,246 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 15,398 | 143 | 0.94% |
| 1980 | 15,255 | 1,516 | 11.03% |
| 1970 | 13,739 | -1,553 | -10.16% |
| 1960 | 15,292 | -2,877 | -15.83% |
| 1950 | 18,169 | -2,328 | -11.36% |
| 1940 | 20,497 | -833 | -3.91% |
| 1930 | 21,330 | -3,208 | -13.07% |
| 1920 | 24,538 | 706 | 2.96% |
| 1910 | 23,832 | 5,226 | 28.09% |
| 1900 | 18,606 | 4,627 | 33.1% |
| 1890 | 13,979 | 2,252 | 19.2% |
| 1880 | 11,727 | 3,385 | 40.58% |
| 1870 | 8,342 | 1,986 | 31.25% |
| 1860 | 6,356 | -9,655 | -60.3% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,273 | 56.98% |
| Black or African American | 5,789 | 35.57% |
| Other race | 610 | 3.75% |
| Two or more races | 468 | 2.88% |
| Asian | 105 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.04% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,957 | 2.7 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Married | 2,579 | 3.14 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 2,360 | 1.18 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Female | 762 | 5.09 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Male | 256 | 5.18 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
3.61
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
68.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,258 | 11.01% |
| Associates Degree | 943 | 8.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,114 | 9.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 563 | 4.93% |
| High School Graduate | 4,246 | 37.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 739 | 6.47% |
| Some College | 2,565 | 22.44% |
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 | 6,730 | 5,668 | 1,058 |
| Black | 3,807 | 2,903 | 404 |
| Hispanic | 636 | 623 | 203 |
| Other Race | 290 | 290 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 228 | 212 | 39 |
| Asian | 96 | 96 | 90 |
| Native American | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 93.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,190 | $0 | $35,457 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,727 | $55,189 | $63,000 |
| High School Graduate | $29,966 | $31,063 | $27,398 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,960 | $41,940 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,711 | $40,913 | $32,811 |
| Some College | $37,196 | $57,679 | $28,474 |
$35,711
Average Earnings
$40,913
Average Male
$32,811
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.5% of Brooks County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 2.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,753 | 2,210 | 38.41% |
| White | 8,601 | 1,559 | 18.13% |
| Hispanic | 1,230 | 524 | 42.6% |
| Other | 610 | 287 | 47.05% |
| Multiple | 465 | 85 | 18.28% |
| Islander | 24 | 24 | 100% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
26.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.19%
Male Poverty Rate
28.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brooks County, Georgia is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brooks County, Georgia is White, with 18.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.71% |
| High School | 25.02% |
| Some College | 18.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.11% |
| Female Employed | 10.29% |
| Male Employed | 9.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,873 | $84,076 |
| Households | $42,263 | $66,023 |
| Married Families | $67,742 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,640 | $36,900 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
988
Number of Veterans
966
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 439 |
| First Gulf War | 198 |
| Second Gulf War | 150 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 298 |
| 65 to 74 | 260 |
| 75+ | 257 |
| 35 to 54 | 163 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 673 | 8.7% |
| Black | 247 | 5.74% |
| Other Race | 40 | 13.61% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 9.49% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 2.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.5%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
68.8%
Born in Brooks County, Georgia
97.35%
Native Born
2.65%
Foreign Born
1.43%
Non Citizen
1.22%
Naturalized
97.35% of Brooks County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 68.8% having been born in Georgia. 1.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.