Brooks County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,293 | — | #2,078 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,807 | -37.7% | #2,902 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,048 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $139,200 | -50.6% | #2,401 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $809 | -30.4% | #2,034 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.4% | +101.8% | #3,006 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brooks County has a population of 16,293, making it the #2,078 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Brooks County is $46,807, ranking #2,902 out of 3,222 counties — 37.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.4% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Brooks County is $139,200 (-50.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $809/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.7%.
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83.9% of residents in Brooks County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.5% below the national rate.
About Brooks County, Georgia
Brooks County, Georgia has a total population of 16,293, making it the 2,078th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brooks County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brooks County is $46,807, which ranks #2,902 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Brooks County is $139,200, 50.6% below the national median. Renters in Brooks County pay a median gross rent of $809 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brooks County, 15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.5 min.
Brooks County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (32.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%).
All data for Brooks County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.