Brookhaven SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in Brookhaven summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brookhaven. Key points include:
There were 383 total crimes in Brookhaven in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brookhaven is 3,304.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brookhaven is 293.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brookhaven is 3,011.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brookhaven is 55.93% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Brookhaven Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brookhaven / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 383 | 3,304.6 | 1,573.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 34 | 293.4 | 210.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 17.3 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 60.4 | 18.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 207.1 | 155.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 349 | 3,011.2 | 1,363.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 186 | 1,604.8 | 235.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 124 | 1,069.9 | 982.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 39 | 336.5 | 145.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Brookhaven summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brookhaven. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brookhaven is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brookhaven is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Brookhaven is $160,659.
The median income in Brookhaven is $36,685.
Brookhaven's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Brookhaven Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Brookhaven | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 92 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 91 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Brookhaven, MS Weather
The average high in Brookhaven is 76.3° and the average low is 53.2°.
There are 75.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 60.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Brookhaven |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 60.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Brookhaven Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Brookhaven
The current population in Brookhaven is 11,650. The population has decreased 7.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,650 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 11,656 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 11,714 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 11,855 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 12,045 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 12,115 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 12,226 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 12,289 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 12,418 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 12,465 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 12,499 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 12,538 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 12,549 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 12,581 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 12,618 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brookhaven
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Brookhaven is:
41.7% White with 4,857 White residents.
55.3% African American with 6,441 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 82 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 18 Other residents.
0.7% Two Or More with 83 Two Or More residents.
1.5% Hispanic with 169 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brookhaven | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.7% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 55.3% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Brookhaven
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Brookhaven is 55.1% female with 6,415 female residents.
Brookhaven is 44.9% male with 5,235 male residents.
| Gender | Brookhaven | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.9% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brookhaven for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brookhaven | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Brookhaven, Mississippi
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8.6% of households in Brookhaven earn Less than $10,000.
11.3% of households in Brookhaven earn $10,000 to $14,999.
16.7% of households in Brookhaven earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.2% of households in Brookhaven earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.9% of households in Brookhaven earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.1% of households in Brookhaven earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.6% of households in Brookhaven earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.3% of households in Brookhaven earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.4% of households in Brookhaven earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.0% of households in Brookhaven earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brookhaven | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.6% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.3% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.7% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.2% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.1% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.6% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.3% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.0% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
