Demographics in Brookhaven, MS

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Brookhaven?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

11,656

Male

5,055

43.4%

Female

6,601

56.6%

Median Age

42.6

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

44.5%

Black

53.9%

Hispanic

1.9%

Asian

0.9%

Two or More

0.6%

Other

0.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

15.5%

High School or Higher

39.1%

Foreign Born

1.6%

Veterans

3.5%

Married

28.5%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Brookhaven, MS has a population of 11,656 with a median age of 42.6. The racial makeup is 44.5% White, 1.9% Hispanic, 53.9% Black, 0.9% Asian. About 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.6%.