City · Florida
Brooksville, Florida
Brooksville, city, in Hernando County, Florida. Brooksville had 10,145 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 14.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,890 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,457 (±42). GEOID 1208800.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,145
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,890 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,457 ±42
Median household income
$54,926
±$8,304 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$141,000
±$53,186 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,137
±$69 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Brooksville and what county is it in?
Brooksville is a city in Hernando County, Florida. It covers 11.2 square miles of land, 795 residents per square mile in 2020.
Brooksville is in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Brooksville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,145 people lived in Brooksville on July 1, 2025, up 14.5% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 8,890 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,457 (±42).
| Measure | Brooksville | Hernando County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,457 ±42 | 207,018 | +1,266 |
| Households | 4,254 ±336 | 82,475 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.16 ±0.17 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,013 ±412 | 92,535 | no clear change |
Brooksville's population since 2000
From 7,264 in 2000 to 10,145 in 2025: up 39.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Brooksville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Brooksville?
The median resident of Brooksville is 47.8 years old; 14.7% are under 18 and 28.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.1%. 4.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Brooksville | Hernando County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.8 ±8.8 | 47.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.7% ±3.9 pts | 18.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.9% ±5.4 pts | 26.4% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±3.6 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.1% ±6.7 pts | 17.0% | +7.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.8% ±7.6 pts | 72.1% | −9.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.2% ±4.4 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.2% ±2.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5% ±2.2 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.0% ±4.8 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4% ±2.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| With a disability | 20.3% ±3.9 pts | 19.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.1% ±4.3 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.0% ±3.0 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.8% ±4.7 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8% ±1.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.9% ±5.9 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5% ±2.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Brooksville earn?
Half of Brooksville's 4,254 households earn less than $54,926 a year (±$8,304), against $66,058 in Hernando County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $39,632 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,294 after inflation. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Brooksville | Hernando County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,926 ±$8,304 | $66,058 | +$15,294 |
| Mean household income | $80,549 ±$18,878 | $84,501 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,821 ±$9,949 | $34,458 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.7% ±6.2 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.2% ±19.0 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.0% ±5.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% ±3.4 pts | 96.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4% ±3.5 pts | 91.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Brooksville?
Owners occupy 62.7% of Brooksville's occupied homes and renters 37.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $141,000 by its owner (±$53,186). The median renter pays $1,137 a month including utilities, and 50.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Brooksville | Hernando County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $141,000 ±$53,186 | $276,000 | +$65,189 |
| Median gross rent | $1,137 ±$69 | $1,298 | +$155 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.9% ±12.6 pts | 43.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,405 ±$113 | $1,513 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.7% ±6.3 pts | 82.5% | +7.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.3% ±6.3 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Housing units | 5,013 ±412 | 92,535 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.8% ±5.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.1% ±5.8 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.4% ±5.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.0% ±2.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.4% ±2.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.7% ±3.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.6% ±4.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Brooksville building?
Builders took permits for 103 new housing units in Brooksville in 2025 (103 in single-family houses), 10.2 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Brooksville work and get to work?
76.7% of Brooksville's workers drive alone and 12.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.9 minutes.
| Measure | Brooksville | Hernando County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.4% ±6.5 pts | 51.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% ±4.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.7% ±6.3 pts | 73.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±3.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.4% ±2.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±2.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.2% ±5.1 pts | 14.4% | +7.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.9 min ±5.0 | 31.4 min | +12.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Brooksville?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Brooksville, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $43,431 (Tract 404) to $69,430 (Tract 405.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 405.01Hernando County | 4,783 | $49,603 |
| Tract 404Hernando County | 3,747 | $43,431 |
| Tract 405.02Hernando County | 3,039 | $69,430 |
| Tract 403.03Hernando County | 3,019 | $93,580 |
| Tract 409.10Hernando County | 4,949 | $79,533 |
| Tract 406.02Hernando County | 2,884 | $91,860 |
| Tract 402.02Hernando County | 6,531 | $66,766 |
| Tract 406.01Hernando County | 3,208 | $54,375 |
| Tract 402.01Hernando County | 2,639 | $58,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Brooksville) · Census block assignment files
How does Brooksville compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Brooksville is the 3,179th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 173rd-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Brooksville ranks 605th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 173rd | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 53rd | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 607th | 770 |
| Median household income | 605th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 393rd | 763 |
| Median home value | 717th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 590th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 133rd | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 509th | 733 |
| Median age | 262nd | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 538th | 760 |
| Work from home | 410th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 73rd | 764 |
Brooksville's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Brooksville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Brooksville?
12 of the 57 figures for Brooksville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Brooksville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Brooksville.