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Brookhaven, Georgia
Brookhaven, city, in DeKalb County, Georgia. Brookhaven had 59,643 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 55,161 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 57,855 (±101). GEOID 1310944.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
59,643
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 55,161 · ACS 2020-2024: 57,855 ±101
Median household income
$117,663
±$10,248 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$692,700
±$24,168 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,882
±$51 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Brookhaven and what county is it in?
Brookhaven is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia. It covers 12.2 square miles of land, 4,506 residents per square mile in 2020.
Brookhaven is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 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 Brookhaven, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 59,643 people lived in Brookhaven on July 1, 2025, up 5.1% since 2020, in line with Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 55,161 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 57,855 (±101).
| Measure | Brookhaven | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 57,855 ±101 | 765,351 | +4,036 |
| Households | 24,271 ±824 | 287,239 | +1,722 |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.08 | 2.63 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 27,504 ±854 | 330,830 | +2,806 |
Brookhaven's population since 2015
From 52,997 in 2015 to 59,643 in 2025: up 12.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven?
The median resident of Brookhaven is 34.1 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 10.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.0%. 21.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Brookhaven | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 ±0.7 | 36.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±1.9 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.5% ±1.2 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Male | 47.6% ±1.9 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.0% ±2.9 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.0% ±2.3 pts | 27.9% | −6.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.3% ±2.4 pts | 50.4% | +3.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.4% ±1.5 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 21.1% ±2.3 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 29.2% ±2.6 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.7% ±0.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| With a disability | 6.9% ±1.1 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.4% ±2.0 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.1% ±1.8 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 70.9% ±2.4 pts | 47.4% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 31.4% ±2.2 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.2% ±2.3 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4% ±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Brookhaven earn?
Half of Brookhaven's 24,271 households earn less than $117,663 a year (±$10,248), against $80,644 in DeKalb County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $113,967 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Brookhaven | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $117,663 ±$10,248 | $80,644 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $175,318 ±$9,349 | $119,788 | – |
| Per capita income | $74,759 ±$3,809 | $46,998 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3% ±2.5 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.9% ±6.7 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.7% ±2.3 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±1.7 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.5% ±1.0 pts | 93.7% | – |
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 Brookhaven?
Owners occupy 52.6% of Brookhaven's occupied homes and renters 47.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $692,700 by its owner (±$24,168). The median renter pays $1,882 a month including utilities, and 37.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Brookhaven | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $692,700 ±$24,168 | $357,800 | +$96,552 |
| Median gross rent | $1,882 ±$51 | $1,692 | +$141 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.9% ±4.3 pts | 48.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,141 ±$143 | $1,979 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.6% ±2.3 pts | 58.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.4% ±2.3 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Housing units | 27,504 ±854 | 330,830 | +2,806 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.1% ±2.5 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 39.4% ±2.1 pts | 55.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0% ±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.4% ±2.3 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9% ±0.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.0% ±2.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
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 Brookhaven building?
Builders took permits for 143 new housing units in Brookhaven in 2025 (143 in single-family houses), 2.4 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
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 Brookhaven work and get to work?
55.6% of Brookhaven's workers drive alone and 29.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Brookhaven | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 76.6% ±1.5 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±0.9 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 55.6% ±3.0 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9% ±1.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.2% ±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 29.5% ±2.6 pts | 22.6% | +19.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.1 min ±0.9 | 30.4 min | no clear change |
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 Brookhaven?
17 census tracts lie mostly in Brookhaven, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,653 (Tract 214.18) to $250,000 or more (Tract 211.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 214.05DeKalb County | 5,304 | $154,813 |
| Tract 211.01DeKalb County | 4,722 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 214.15DeKalb County | 4,784 | $145,982 |
| Tract 211.03DeKalb County | 4,600 | $103,491 |
| Tract 214.11DeKalb County | 4,316 | $128,472 |
| Tract 214.17DeKalb County | 4,307 | $82,559 |
| Tract 212.19DeKalb County | 4,539 | $182,917 |
| Tract 214.12DeKalb County | 4,180 | $211,495 |
| Tract 212.21DeKalb County | 2,933 | $125,060 |
| Tract 212.20DeKalb County | 3,475 | $111,981 |
| Tract 214.18DeKalb County | 2,366 | $47,653 |
| Tract 214.21DeKalb County | 2,361 | $128,939 |
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 Brookhaven) · Census block assignment files
How does Brookhaven compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Brookhaven is the 684th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 17th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Brookhaven ranks 24th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 17th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 128th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th | 360 |
| Median household income | 24th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 9th | 357 |
| Median home value | 6th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 16th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 245th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12th | 343 |
| Median age | 257th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 241st | 354 |
| Work from home | 15th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 202nd | 359 |
Brookhaven's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven?
4 of the 57 figures for Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven.