2023 ACS Census Data · Population 16,285
Brooks County is a small county in Georgia with a population of 16,285. The median household income is $47,656, 27% below the national average. The poverty rate is 25.4%, median home value is $118,100, and 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 44% below the national average.
Population
16,285
2023 estimate
Rank #2081 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$47,656
Household
Rank #2812 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$118,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #2586 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #2931 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
53.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
21% below Georgia avg·27% below national avg
Poverty Rate
46% below Georgia avg·69% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
2% below Georgia avg·6% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$27,303
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
25.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
35% below Georgia avg·44% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
19% below Georgia avg·19% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
0% above Georgia avg·4% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
16% below Georgia avg·25% below national avg
Housing Units
7,342
Households
5,994
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.7
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,207
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
70.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
35% below Georgia avg·44% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below Georgia avg·6% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
18.8%
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