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Brooksville, KY


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Brooksville, Kentucky

Brooksville, Kentucky, in Bracken county, is 39 miles SE of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city has a population of 589.

The People and Families of Brooksville

In Brooksville, about 48% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Brooksville, since the city is home to many young children. The city offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at Brooksville, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brooksville had a median family income of $36,875.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Brooksville gave more campaign money ($25) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Brooksville Housing

Owners occupy 57% of the housing units in Brooksville. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of Brooksville is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Brooksville, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBrooksville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Brooksville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Brooksville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Brooksville, KY

Comparing Brooksville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity32
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built31
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