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Brookhaven, MS


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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.

The People and Families of Brookhaven

In Brookhaven, about 42% of adults are married. Brookhaven has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Brookhaven.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brookhaven had a median family income of $30,950.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Brookhaven residents, with $3,500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brookhaven Housing

In Brookhaven, 62% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Brookhaven, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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