Brookhaven, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Brookhaven | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,998 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4772.5 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.11% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.9 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 25,071 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Brookhaven grew by 14.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 58,390 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Brookhaven has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Brookhaven | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $113,165 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.56% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Brookhaven is about 52% higher than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Brookhaven | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $423,863 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,793 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 52.3% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Brookhaven is about 19.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,793 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Brookhaven spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Brookhaven | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.0 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,808 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 27.3% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 29,043 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,999 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Brookhaven is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Brookhaven has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Brookhaven | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69.7% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Brookhaven has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Brookhaven | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.3% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.2% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brookhaven, Georgia.
What is the population of Brookhaven, Georgia?
The population of Brookhaven, Georgia is 58,998, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Brookhaven, Georgia?
The population density of Brookhaven, Georgia is 4772.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Brookhaven, Georgia?
The median household income in Brookhaven, Georgia is $113,165, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Brookhaven, Georgia?
The median home price in Brookhaven, Georgia is $423,863, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Brookhaven, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Brookhaven, Georgia is 3.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.