Brookhaven, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
12,045
Unemployment
6.4%
Poverty
28.2%
Median Home
$93,300
Median Income
$31,488
Median Rent
$707
Brookhaven SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
7
Education
6
Commute
9
Brookhaven, MS Crime Report
447
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,760.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
60.30%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brookhaven / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 447 | 3,760.7 | 2,392.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 50 | 420.7 | 291.2 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 25.2 | 10.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 11 | 92.5 | 47.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 33 | 277.6 | 194.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 397 | 3,340.1 | 2,101.6 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 200 | 1,682.7 | 488.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 159 | 1,337.7 | 1,408.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 38 | 319.7 | 205.0 | 246.0 |
Brookhaven, MS Cost Of Living
85
Brookhaven's Overall Cost Of Living
Brookhaven's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Brookhaven | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 82 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 90 | 100 | |
| Housing | 59 | 64 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 97 | 100 | |
Brookhaven, MS Photos
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Rankings for Brookhaven in Mississippi
Map Of Brookhaven, MS
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Population over time in Brookhaven
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,045 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 12,226 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 12,289 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 12,418 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 12,465 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 12,499 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 12,538 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 12,549 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 12,581 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 12,618 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brookhaven
| Race | Brookhaven | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.2% | 56.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 59.3% | 37.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 3.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Brookhaven
| Gender | Brookhaven | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% | 51.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 43.5% | 48.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brookhaven for adults over 25
| Education | Brookhaven | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Brookhaven, Mississippi
| Income | Brookhaven | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.1% | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 12.8% | 6.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.3% | 12.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.1% | 11.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.4% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.6% | 17.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.6% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.0% | 11.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.5% | 4.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 3.4% | 8.3% |
