Brookhaven, MS
Living in Brookhaven
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute82
Public Transit1
Affordability93
Public Safety70
Airports18
Hospitals10
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-503 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black61%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate32%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income+$701 (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$100kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$493Median Monthly Rent+$237 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
LP gas4%
Utility gas31%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brookhaven
United States45
Mississippi57
Lincoln County25
Property Crime in Brookhaven
United States48
Mississippi57
Lincoln County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brookhaven
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding32
Tornado34
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brookhaven, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brookhaven, MS
Faith Presbyterian Kindergarten
2 miles, W
Brookhaven Academy Educational Foundation
3 miles, SW
Faith Adventist Christian School
21 miles, S
Parklane Academy
24 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Brookhaven, MS
Alcorn State University
46 miles, NW
Jackson State University
51 miles, N
Strayer University-Mississippi
52 miles, N
Mississippi College
53 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brookhaven, MS
King's Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven
1 miles, NW
Copiah County Medical Center
18 miles, N
Lawrence County Hospital Cah
20 miles, E
Southwest Ms Regional Medical Center
23 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Brookhaven, MS
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
55 miles, NE
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
66 miles, E
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
84 miles, SW