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Brookhaven, Mississippi

Introduction to Brookhaven, Mississippi

Brookhaven, Mississippi, in Lincoln county, is 52 miles S of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 114 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 9,861.

Brookhaven History

The area now covered by the City of Brookhaven was originally inhabited by the Choctaw Indians. It was ruled by the British from 1763 to 1779. Spain governed the area until it was ceded to the United States. Brookhaven was founded in 1818 by Samuel Jayne. It was named after Brookhaven, New York. The area was first settled in the 1850s. The first railroad entered the city in 1858. It is the county seat of Lincoln County, which was established in 1870 and was named in the honor of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. President.

Brookhaven and nearby Attractions

  • Lake Lincoln
  • Brookhaven Country Club Golf Course
  • Lake Lincoln State Park
  • Military Memorial Museum
  • Percy Quin State Park

Things To Do In Brookhaven

One can visit the Brookhaven City Park and the Exchange Park while in the city. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy their free hours at the Brookhaven Country Club Golf Course. The Military Memorial Museum is also worth taking a look around. The Brookway Plaza Shopping Center, the Lincoln Plaza Shopping Center, the Village Square Shopping Center and the Westbrook Mart Shopping Center are located in the city. Each year, the city hosts several festivals like the Exchange Club Fair and the Ole Brook Festival.

Brookhaven Transportation

Jackson International Airport is nearby.

Brookhaven Higher Education

Hinds Community College, Mississippi College, Alcorn State University and many other universities and colleges offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Brookhaven Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Brookhaven Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Brookhaven, MS

Comparing Brookhaven to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity76
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Age of the Population69
Well-Paid Single Women27
Well-Paid Single Men17
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better16
People Above Poverty15
Median Family Income16

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home59
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents104
Affordability of Property Taxes103
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built51

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime35
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