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Brooks, GA


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Brooks, Georgia

Brooks, Georgia, in Fayette county, is 32 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. Part of the surrounding Atlanta metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Brooks is home to some 553 residents.

The People and Families of Brooks

In Brooks, about 74% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Brooks are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of Brooks are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brooks had a median family income of $70,625. More so than most places, the people in Brooks generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Brooks are poor than in most places in Georgia. Home-based work is more common in the town than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($5,350) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Brooks. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Brooks Housing

According to the 2000 census, 91% of the housing in Brooks was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Brooks, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Brooks strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBrooks Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBrooks People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Brooks Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Brooks, GA

Comparing Brooks to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population810
Racial Diversity51
Well-Paid Single Men46
Senior Citizens35
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
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