Brookhaven, NY

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Brookhaven Overview

3,408
TOTAL POPULATION
1,697
MALE POPULATION
1,711
FEMALE POPULATION
99.18
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.82
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$46,584
PER CAPITA INCOME
$147,700
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$105,481
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
2.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
97.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,668
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Brookhaven Zip Codes

Brookhaven Area Codes

Race in Brookhaven

The most populous races in Brookhaven are White / Caucasian (2,944 | 86.4%), Hispanic or Latino (277 | 8.1%), and Black / African American (234 | 6.9%).
Race in Brookhaven
Race# Population% Population
Asian120.4%
Black / African American2346.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific100.3%
Hispanic or Latino2778.1%
Native / Alaskan180.5%
White / Caucasian2,94486.4%
Two or more Races1384.1%
Some other Race521.5%
Total3,408100.0%

Ancestry in Brookhaven

The most populous ancestries reported in Brookhaven are Irish (887 | 26.0%), Italian (831 | 24.4%), German (476 | 14.0%), English (213 | 6.2%), and Polish (152 | 4.5%), together accounting for 75.1% of all Brookhaven residents.
Ancestry in Brookhaven
Ancestry# Population% Population
African220.6%
American581.7%
British60.2%
Central American220.6%
Chilean220.6%
Croatian100.3%
Cuban320.9%
Czech200.6%
Danish260.8%
Dominican150.4%
Eastern European371.1%
English2136.2%
European361.1%
French100.3%
French Canadian100.3%
German47614.0%
Greek200.6%
Haitian130.4%
Indian (Asian)120.4%
Irish88726.0%
Italian83124.4%
Lithuanian451.3%
Norwegian782.3%
Polish1524.5%
Portuguese150.4%
Puerto Rican1263.7%
Russian1002.9%
Salvadoran220.6%
Scotch-Irish310.9%
Scottish962.8%
South American220.6%
Spanish320.9%
Subsaharan African220.6%
Swedish100.3%
Swiss100.3%
Turkish371.1%
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Immigrants in Brookhaven

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Brookhaven came from Latin America (59 | 1.7%), Europe (49 | 1.4%), Caribbean (38 | 1.1%), Eastern Europe (34 | 1.0%), and Lithuania (30 | 0.9%), together accounting for 6.2% of all Brookhaven residents.
Immigrants in Brookhaven
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia130.4%
Canada60.2%
Caribbean381.1%
Central America210.6%
China10.0%
Dominican Republic110.3%
Eastern Asia10.0%
Eastern Europe341.0%
El Salvador210.6%
England100.3%
Europe491.4%
Germany50.2%
Haiti50.2%
Israel120.4%
Jamaica220.6%
Latin America591.7%
Lithuania300.9%
Northern Europe100.3%
Poland40.1%
Western Asia120.4%
Western Europe50.2%
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Sex and Age in Brookhaven

Sex and Age in Brookhaven

The most populous age groups in Brookhaven are 55 to 59 Years (204 | 12.0%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (181 | 10.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Brookhaven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years82 (4.8%)108 (6.3%)
5 to 9 Years99 (5.8%)104 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Years89 (5.2%)111 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years94 (5.5%)95 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years130 (7.7%)122 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years68 (4.0%)100 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years74 (4.4%)36 (2.1%)
35 to 39 Years59 (3.5%)104 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years110 (6.5%)89 (5.2%)
45 to 49 Years38 (2.2%)72 (4.2%)
50 to 54 Years146 (8.6%)117 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years204 (12.0%)181 (10.6%)
60 to 64 Years159 (9.4%)84 (4.9%)
65 to 69 Years91 (5.4%)55 (3.2%)
70 to 74 Years104 (6.1%)134 (7.8%)
75 to 79 Years71 (4.2%)112 (6.6%)
80 to 84 Years61 (3.6%)32 (1.9%)
85 Years and over18 (1.1%)55 (3.2%)
Total1,697 (100.0%)1,711 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Brookhaven

Median Family Size in Brookhaven

The median family size in Brookhaven is 3.22 persons per family, with married-couple families (600 | 86.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.26 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (29 | 4.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.31 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Brookhaven
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple600 (86.2%)3.26
Single Male/Father29 (4.2%)2.31
Single Female/Mother67 (9.6%)3.25
Total Families696 (100.0%)3.22

Median Household Size in Brookhaven

The median household size in Brookhaven is 2.57 persons per household, with single female/mother households (67 | 6.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.63 persons per household. non-family households (402 | 36.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Brookhaven
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple600 (54.6%)3.34
Single Male/Father29 (2.6%)3.41
Single Female/Mother67 (6.1%)3.63
Non-family402 (36.6%)1.19
Total Households1,098 (100.0%)2.57

Household Size by Marriage Status in Brookhaven

Out of a total of 1,098 households in Brookhaven, 696 (63.4%) are family households, while 402 (36.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 379, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 336.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Brookhaven
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-336 (30.6%)
2-Person Households379 (34.5%)66 (6.0%)
3-Person Households82 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households100 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households64 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households23 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households48 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total696 (63.4%)402 (36.6%)

Female Fertility in Brookhaven

Fertility by Age in Brookhaven

Average fertility rate in Brookhaven is 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Brookhaven
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years14 (100.0%)54.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total14 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brookhaven

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brookhaven
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Brookhaven

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Brookhaven
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma14 (100.0%)115.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total14 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brookhaven

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brookhaven
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)

Income in Brookhaven

Income Overview in Brookhaven

Per Capita Income in Brookhaven is $46,584, while median incomes of families and households are $147,700 and $105,481 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,408$46,584
Median Family Income696$147,700
Mean Family Income696$177,975
Median Household Income1,098$105,481
Mean Household Income1,098$137,788
Income Deficit696$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,4082.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,40897.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,4080.48

Earnings by Sex in Brookhaven

Average Earnings in Brookhaven are $46,117, $46,964 for men and $45,758 for women, a difference of 2.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Brookhaven
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male924 (53.5%)$46,964
Female804 (46.5%)$45,758
Total1,728 (100.0%)$46,117

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brookhaven

The most common earnings brackets in Brookhaven are $100,000+ for men (205 | 22.2%) and $100,000+ for women (176 | 21.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brookhaven
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less40 (4.3%)90 (11.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99924 (2.6%)33 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4993 (0.3%)45 (5.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99913 (1.4%)9 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49911 (1.2%)19 (2.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9996 (0.6%)32 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49977 (8.3%)7 (0.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99957 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49976 (8.2%)10 (1.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99951 (5.5%)10 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99910 (1.1%)83 (10.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99948 (5.2%)20 (2.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)17 (2.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99924 (2.6%)7 (0.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99937 (4.0%)66 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99922 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99959 (6.4%)63 (7.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99937 (4.0%)46 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999124 (13.4%)71 (8.8%)
$100,000+205 (22.2%)176 (21.9%)
Total924 (100.0%)804 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brookhaven

Average earnings in Brookhaven are $60,458 for men and $56,136 for women, a difference of 7.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $150,469, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $23,431. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $113,125, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $40,000.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brookhaven
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$23,431$40,000
College or Associate's Degree$75,777$45,893
Bachelor's Degree$60,083$66,250
Graduate Degree$150,469$113,125
Total$60,458$56,136

Family Income in Brookhaven

Family Income Brackets in Brookhaven

According to the Brookhaven family income data, there are 221 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Brookhaven
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000192.7%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999507.2%
$25,000 to $34,999253.6%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,999578.2%
$75,000 to $99,999223.2%
$100,000 to $149,99922131.8%
$150,000 to $199,9999413.5%
$200,000+20829.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brookhaven

4-person families (94 | 13.5%) account for the highest median family income in Brookhaven with $172,273 per family, while 2-person families (432 | 62.1%) have the highest median income of $58,906 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brookhaven
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families432 (62.1%)$117,813
3-Person Families44 (6.3%)$0
4-Person Families94 (13.5%)$172,273
5-Person Families55 (7.9%)$0
6-Person Families23 (3.3%)$0
7+ Person Families48 (6.9%)$0
Total696 (100.0%)$147,700

Family Income by Number of Earners in Brookhaven

Family Income by Number of Earners in Brookhaven
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners99 (14.2%)$0
1 Earner201 (28.9%)$119,531
2 Earners303 (43.5%)$141,295
3+ Earners93 (13.4%)$233,977
Total696 (100.0%)$147,700

Household Income in Brookhaven

Household Income Brackets in Brookhaven

With 255 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Brookhaven, accounting for 23.2% of all households. In contrast, only 8 households (0.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Brookhaven
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00011210.2%
$10,000 to $14,99980.7%
$15,000 to $24,999524.7%
$25,000 to $34,999292.6%
$35,000 to $49,999666.0%
$50,000 to $74,99915414.0%
$75,000 to $99,999746.7%
$100,000 to $149,99925523.2%
$150,000 to $199,99911710.7%
$200,000+23121.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Brookhaven

The median household income in Brookhaven is $105,481, with the highest median household income of $133,750 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 242 households (22.0%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Brookhaven
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years242 (22.0%)$133,750
45 to 64 Years538 (49.0%)$104,932
65+ Years318 (29.0%)$73,889
Total1,098 (100.0%)$105,481

Poverty in Brookhaven

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brookhaven

With 12.2% poverty level for males and 15.8% for females among the residents of Brookhaven, 16 and 17 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (41.7%) and 55 females (40.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brookhaven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)9 (7.9%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)9 (34.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years10 (41.7%)7 (13.0%)
18 to 24 Years25 (12.8%)14 (9.5%)
25 to 34 Years26 (18.3%)55 (40.4%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)40 (20.7%)
45 to 54 Years74 (40.2%)61 (32.3%)
55 to 64 Years40 (11.2%)13 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years11 (5.8%)6 (3.8%)
75 Years and over9 (7.4%)14 (15.0%)
Total195 (12.2%)228 (15.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brookhaven

According to the poverty statistics in Brookhaven, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brookhaven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years56 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)
5 Years15 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years133 (100.0%)105 (92.1%)
12 to 14 Years16 (100.0%)17 (65.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years14 (58.3%)47 (87.0%)
18 to 24 Years171 (87.2%)133 (90.5%)
25 to 34 Years116 (81.7%)81 (59.6%)
35 to 44 Years169 (100.0%)153 (79.3%)
45 to 54 Years110 (59.8%)128 (67.7%)
55 to 64 Years317 (88.8%)241 (94.9%)
65 to 74 Years179 (94.2%)152 (96.2%)
75 Years and over112 (92.6%)79 (85.0%)
Total1,408 (87.8%)1,213 (84.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brookhaven

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Brookhaven show that 3.5% or 21 of the total 600 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 5.0%, comprising of 21 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brookhaven
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children402 (95.0%)21 (5.0%)
1 or 2 Children114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total579 (96.5%)21 (3.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brookhaven

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brookhaven
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)10 (50.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (27.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)19 (28.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brookhaven

The poverty data for Brookhaven shows that 21 of the married-couple family households (3.5%) and 19 of the single-parent households (19.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (5.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (27.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brookhaven
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children21 (5.0%)10 (20.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (27.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (3.5%)19 (19.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Brookhaven

Employment by Class of Employer in Brookhaven

Among the 1,456 employed individuals in Brookhaven, private company employees (782 | 53.7%), local government employees (329 | 22.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (100 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Brookhaven
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees78253.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)865.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)473.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations1006.9%
Local Government Employees32922.6%
State Government Employees644.4%
Federal Government Employees483.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,456100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Brookhaven

According to the labor force statistics for Brookhaven, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,799), 59.6% or 1,668 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.7% or 178 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 92.7% or 102 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 28.5% or 41 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Brookhaven
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years36 (20.8%)10 (27.8%)
20 to 24 Years165 (65.5%)18 (10.9%)
25 to 29 Years144 (85.7%)41 (28.5%)
30 to 34 Years102 (92.7%)14 (13.7%)
35 to 44 Years289 (79.8%)49 (17.0%)
45 to 54 Years218 (58.4%)7 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years318 (82.6%)23 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years164 (67.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years183 (47.7%)18 (9.8%)
75 Years and over49 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,668 (59.6%)178 (10.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brookhaven

According to labor force statistics for Brookhaven, 75.3% of individuals (1,236) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,641) are in the labor force, with 10.7% or 132 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.3% or 503 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 50.0% or 20 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brookhaven
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School40 (36.7%)54 (50.0%)
High School Diploma336 (65.6%)146 (28.6%)
College / Associate Degree356 (81.5%)20 (4.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher503 (86.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,236 (75.3%)176 (10.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Brookhaven

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brookhaven are Community & Social Service (353 | 23.8%), Education Instruction & Library (298 | 20.1%), Management (102 | 6.9%), Business & Financial (73 | 4.9%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (54 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Brookhaven

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brookhaven, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Management (76.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (65.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (70.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Brookhaven
OccupationMaleFemale
Management78 (76.5%)24 (23.5%)
Business & Financial30 (41.1%)43 (58.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science29 (54.7%)24 (45.3%)
Computers & Mathematics19 (65.5%)10 (34.5%)
Architecture & Engineering10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 107 (30.3%)246 (69.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library87 (29.2%)211 (70.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment20 (37.0%)34 (63.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating24 (54.5%)20 (45.5%)
Health Technologists9 (31.0%)20 (69.0%)
Total (Category)268 (42.9%)357 (57.1%)
Total (Overall)824 (55.6%)659 (44.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Brookhaven are Security & Protection (129 | 8.7%), Firefighting & Prevention (99 | 6.7%), Healthcare Support (79 | 5.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (54 | 3.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (44 | 3.0%).
Services Occupations in Brookhaven

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Brookhaven, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (83.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (79.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (44.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (25.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Brookhaven
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support16 (20.3%)63 (79.7%)
Security & Protection107 (83.0%)22 (17.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention77 (77.8%)22 (22.2%)
Law Enforcement30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving33 (75.0%)11 (25.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance30 (55.6%)24 (44.4%)
Personal Care & Service31 (77.5%)9 (22.5%)
Total (Category)217 (62.7%)129 (37.3%)
Total (Overall)824 (55.6%)659 (44.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Brookhaven are Office & Administration (162 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (152 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Brookhaven

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Brookhaven
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related97 (63.8%)55 (36.2%)
Office & Administration59 (36.4%)103 (63.6%)
Total (Category)156 (49.7%)158 (50.3%)
Total (Overall)824 (55.6%)659 (44.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Brookhaven are Construction & Extraction (70 | 4.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (18 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Brookhaven

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Brookhaven
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)824 (55.6%)659 (44.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Brookhaven are Transportation (78 | 5.3%), Production (29 | 2.0%), and Material Moving (3 | 0.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Brookhaven

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Brookhaven
OccupationMaleFemale
Production14 (48.3%)15 (51.7%)
Transportation78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)95 (86.4%)15 (13.6%)
Total (Overall)824 (55.6%)659 (44.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Brookhaven

Employment Industries in Brookhaven

The major employment industries in Brookhaven include Educational Services (369 | 24.9%), Retail Trade (229 | 15.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (117 | 7.9%), Public Administration (117 | 7.9%), and Transportation & Warehousing (101 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Brookhaven

Employment Industries by Sex in Brookhaven

The Brookhaven industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Brookhaven
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction70 (88.6%)9 (11.4%)
Manufacturing70 (82.4%)15 (17.6%)
Wholesale Trade10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade142 (62.0%)87 (38.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Information33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance12 (21.4%)44 (78.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific46 (82.1%)10 (17.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support27 (42.2%)37 (57.8%)
Educational Services124 (33.6%)245 (66.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance26 (22.2%)91 (77.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration71 (60.7%)46 (39.3%)
Total824 (55.6%)659 (44.4%)

Education in Brookhaven

School Enrollment in Brookhaven

The most common levels of schooling among the 827 students in Brookhaven are middle school (194 | 23.5%), elementary school (168 | 20.3%), and college / undergraduate (164 | 19.8%).
School Enrollment in Brookhaven
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool435.2%
Kindergarten293.5%
Elementary School16820.3%
Middle School19423.5%
High School12915.6%
College / Undergraduate16419.8%
Graduate / Professional10012.1%
Total827100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brookhaven

Out of a total of 827 students who are enrolled in schools in Brookhaven, 189 (22.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 638 (77.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 141 (84.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 200 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brookhaven
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds22 (59.5%)15 (40.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old188 (92.6%)15 (7.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds200 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds71 (79.8%)18 (20.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds26 (15.6%)141 (84.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total638 (77.1%)189 (22.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brookhaven

Education (148 | 16.4%), business (133 | 14.7%), science & technology (118 | 13.1%), visual & performing arts (105 | 11.6%), and bio, nature & agricultural (68 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 903 individuals in Brookhaven who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brookhaven
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics394.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural687.5%
Physical & Health Sciences91.0%
Psychology333.6%
Social Sciences637.0%
Engineering273.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology11813.1%
Business13314.7%
Education14816.4%
Literature & Languages515.7%
Liberal Arts & History535.9%
Visual & Performing Arts10511.6%
Communications485.3%
Arts & Humanities80.9%
Total903100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Brookhaven

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brookhaven

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Brookhaven are males with 2 vehicles (238, accounting for 29.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (174, making up 37.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brookhaven
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle109 (13.7%)93 (14.7%)
2 Vehicles238 (29.9%)174 (27.5%)
3 Vehicles205 (25.8%)154 (24.4%)
4 Vehicles87 (10.9%)62 (9.8%)
5 or more Vehicles157 (19.7%)149 (23.6%)
Total796 (100.0%)632 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Brookhaven

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Brookhaven are 10 to 14 minutes (255 commuters, 19.9%), 5 to 9 minutes (183 commuters, 14.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (155 commuters, 12.1%).
Commute Time in Brookhaven
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes80.6%
5 to 9 Minutes18314.3%
10 to 14 Minutes25519.9%
15 to 19 Minutes1078.4%
20 to 24 Minutes15512.1%
25 to 29 Minutes735.7%
30 to 34 Minutes594.6%
35 to 39 Minutes272.1%
40 to 44 Minutes1279.9%
45 to 59 Minutes1048.1%
60 to 89 Minutes614.8%
90 or more Minutes1229.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Brookhaven

The most common commute times in Brookhaven are 10 to 14 minutes (153 commuters, 21.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (127 commuters, 22.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Brookhaven
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes8 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes56 (7.8%)127 (22.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes153 (21.3%)102 (18.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes57 (8.0%)50 (8.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes87 (12.1%)68 (12.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes40 (5.6%)33 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes39 (5.4%)20 (3.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes21 (2.9%)6 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes67 (9.3%)60 (10.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes42 (5.9%)62 (11.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes35 (4.9%)26 (4.6%)
90 or more Minutes112 (15.6%)10 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brookhaven

The most frequent times of departure to work in Brookhaven are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (115, 16.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (121, 21.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brookhaven
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM48 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM55 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM51 (7.1%)31 (5.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM68 (9.5%)37 (6.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM17 (2.4%)96 (17.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM115 (16.0%)121 (21.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM18 (2.5%)55 (9.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM112 (15.6%)103 (18.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM48 (6.7%)54 (9.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM66 (9.2%)51 (9.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM16 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM19 (2.6%)6 (1.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM84 (11.7%)10 (1.8%)
Total717 (100.0%)564 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Brookhaven

Occupancy by Ownership in Brookhaven

Of the total 1,098 dwellings in Brookhaven, owner-occupied units account for 845 (77.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 253 (23.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Brookhaven
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units84577.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units25323.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,098100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Brookhaven

Occupancy by Household Size in Brookhaven
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household33630.6%
2-Person Household44540.5%
3-Person Household827.5%
4+ Person Household23521.4%
Total Housing Units1,098100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brookhaven

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brookhaven
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household195 (58.0%)141 (42.0%)
2-Person Household393 (88.3%)52 (11.7%)
3-Person Household53 (64.6%)29 (35.4%)
4+ Person Household204 (86.8%)31 (13.2%)
Total Housing Units845 (77.0%)253 (23.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brookhaven

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brookhaven
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma139 (54.9%)114 (45.1%)
College/Associate Degree235 (68.5%)108 (31.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher461 (93.7%)31 (6.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brookhaven

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brookhaven
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years736.7%
35 to 44 Years16915.4%
45 to 54 Years22120.1%
55 to 64 Years31728.9%
65 to 74 Years19517.8%
75 to 84 Years12311.2%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total1,098100.0%

Housing Finances in Brookhaven

Median Income by Occupancy in Brookhaven

Median Income by Occupancy in Brookhaven
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied845 (77.0%)$133,482
Renter-Occupied253 (23.0%)$43,428
Average1,098 (100.0%)$105,481

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brookhaven

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brookhaven
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00030 (3.5%)36 (14.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)46 (18.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)8 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99918 (2.1%)12 (4.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99922 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99928 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)66 (26.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999140 (16.6%)14 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99953 (6.3%)21 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999213 (25.2%)42 (16.6%)
$150,000 or more341 (40.4%)8 (3.2%)
Total845 (100.0%)253 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brookhaven

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brookhaven
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79917 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999105 (12.4%)36 (14.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499142 (16.8%)90 (35.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999115 (13.6%)66 (26.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499137 (16.2%)23 (9.1%)
$2,500 to $2,99983 (9.8%)9 (3.6%)
$3,000 or more246 (29.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total845 (100.0%)253 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Brookhaven

Housing Structures in Brookhaven

Housing Structures in Brookhaven
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached96988.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments12911.7%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,098100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brookhaven

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brookhaven
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached835 (86.2%)134 (13.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments10 (7.7%)119 (92.2%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total845 (77.0%)253 (23.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brookhaven

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brookhaven
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)119 (47.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms8 (0.9%)8 (3.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms174 (20.6%)97 (38.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms392 (46.4%)21 (8.3%)
8 or more Rooms271 (32.1%)8 (3.2%)
Total845 (100.0%)253 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brookhaven

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brookhaven
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas118 (14.0%)63 (24.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas30 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity56 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene608 (72.0%)190 (75.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels33 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total845 (100.0%)253 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Brookhaven

Household Vehicle Usage in Brookhaven
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)119 (47.0%)
1 Vehicle154 (18.2%)54 (21.3%)
2 Vehicles301 (35.6%)31 (12.2%)
3 or more Vehicles390 (46.2%)49 (19.4%)
Total845 (100.0%)253 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Brookhaven

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Brookhaven

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units388457
Median Property Value$528,900$529,500
Median Household Income$92,955$216
Monthly Housing Costs$1,255$246
Real Estate Taxes$9,471$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brookhaven

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brookhaven
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)14 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99911 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99910 (2.6%)41 (9.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999162 (41.7%)151 (33.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99995 (24.5%)191 (41.8%)
$750,000 to $999,99935 (9.0%)50 (10.9%)
$1,000,000 or more75 (19.3%)10 (2.2%)
Total388 (100.0%)457 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brookhaven

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brookhaven
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00010 (2.6%)10 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $24,99940 (10.3%)20 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99918 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)10 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99992 (23.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (11.1%)48 (10.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99960 (15.5%)10 (2.2%)
$150,000 or more125 (32.2%)153 (33.5%)
Total388 (100.0%)457 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brookhaven

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brookhaven
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x37 (9.5%)149,375 (32,686.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x47 (12.1%)58 (12.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x58 (14.9%)147 (32.2%)
4.0x or more236 (60.8%)99 (21.7%)
Total388 (100.0%)457 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brookhaven

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brookhaven
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499388 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total388 (100.0%)457 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Brookhaven

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brookhaven

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brookhaven
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years225 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years527 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years338 (97.7%)8 (2.3%)
26 to 34 Years188 (92.6%)15 (7.4%)
35 to 44 Years356 (98.3%)6 (1.7%)
45 to 54 Years351 (94.1%)22 (5.9%)
55 to 64 Years602 (98.5%)9 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years348 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older214 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,149 (98.1%)60 (1.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brookhaven

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brookhaven
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born225 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen527 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen338 (97.7%)8 (2.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brookhaven

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brookhaven
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000201 (90.1%)22 (9.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999178 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999248 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999124 (93.9%)8 (6.1%)
$100,000 and over2,026 (99.6%)9 (0.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brookhaven

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brookhaven
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6111 (49.3%)114 (50.7%)
6 to 18 Years256 (48.6%)317 (60.2%)
19 to 25 Years135 (39.0%)217 (62.7%)
25 to 34 Years47 (23.2%)141 (69.5%)
35 to 44 Years88 (24.3%)277 (76.5%)
45 to 54 Years167 (44.8%)287 (76.9%)
55 to 64 Years121 (19.8%)483 (79.0%)
65 to 74 Years315 (90.5%)227 (65.2%)
75 Years and over177 (82.7%)131 (61.2%)
Total1,417 (44.2%)2,194 (68.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brookhaven

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brookhaven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years17 (8.0%)24 (8.4%)
18 to 34 Years32 (9.5%)13 (4.7%)
35 to 64 Years155 (21.8%)45 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years9 (4.7%)61 (38.6%)
75 Years and over22 (18.2%)14 (15.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Brookhaven

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Brookhaven: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years41 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)51 (32.3%)
75 Years and over3 (2.5%)4 (4.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Brookhaven: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (4.7%)24 (8.4%)
18 to 34 Years25 (7.4%)7 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)39 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years2 (1.1%)6 (3.8%)
75 Years and over12 (9.9%)4 (4.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Brookhaven: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)10 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years25 (7.4%)6 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years114 (16.1%)22 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.5%)6 (3.8%)
75 Years and over3 (2.5%)4 (4.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Brookhaven: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years95 (13.4%)32 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (4.7%)52 (32.9%)
75 Years and over22 (18.2%)14 (15.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Brookhaven: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years93 (13.1%)6 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years3 (1.6%)6 (3.8%)
75 Years and over12 (9.9%)14 (15.0%)

Technology Access in Brookhaven

Computing Device Access in Brookhaven

Computing Device Access in Brookhaven
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop95086.5%
Smartphone91082.9%
Tablet68462.3%
No Computing Device464.2%
Total1,098100.0%

Internet Access in Brookhaven

Internet Access in Brookhaven
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home89581.5%
Cellular Data Only746.7%
Satellite Internet211.9%
No Internet12911.7%
Total1,098100.0%

Brookhaven Summary

Brookhaven is a town located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is the largest town in the county, with a population of 486,040 as of the 2010 census. The town is situated on the south shore of Long Island, and is bordered by the towns of Smithtown, Islip, and Southampton.

History

The area that is now Brookhaven was originally inhabited by the Algonquian-speaking Setauket tribe of Native Americans. The first European settlers arrived in the area in 1655, when the English purchased land from the Setauket tribe. The town was officially established in 1666, and was named after the town of Brookhaven in England.
In the late 19th century, Brookhaven became a popular summer resort for wealthy New Yorkers. The town was also home to several large estates, including the William K. Vanderbilt estate, which is now a museum.

Geography

Brookhaven is located on the south shore of Long Island, and is bordered by the towns of Smithtown, Islip, and Southampton. The town covers an area of 201.3 square miles, and has a population density of 2,420 people per square mile.
The town is home to several bodies of water, including the Long Island Sound, the Great South Bay, and the Carmans River. The town is also home to several parks, including the Brookhaven State Park, the William Floyd Estate, and the Fire Island National Seashore.

Economy

The economy of Brookhaven is largely based on tourism, with many visitors coming to the town to enjoy its beaches, parks, and other attractions. The town is also home to several large businesses, including Brookhaven National Laboratory, Stony Brook University, and the Brookhaven Memorial Hospital.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Brookhaven was 486,040. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 11.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 5.9% from other races. The median household income was $87,837, and the median family income was $103,837.
The town is home to a large number of immigrants, with the largest groups being from Mexico, India, and the Dominican Republic. The town is also home to a large number of religious institutions, including churches, synagogues, and mosques.

Conclusion

Brookhaven is a town located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is the largest town in the county, with a population of 486,040 as of the 2010 census. The town is situated on the south shore of Long Island, and is bordered by the towns of Smithtown, Islip, and Southampton. The economy of Brookhaven is largely based on tourism, with many visitors coming to the town to enjoy its beaches, parks, and other attractions. The town is also home to several large businesses, including Brookhaven National Laboratory, Stony Brook University, and the Brookhaven Memorial Hospital. The population of Brookhaven is diverse, with the largest racial groups being White, African American, Asian, and Hispanic. The town is also home to a large number of religious institutions, including churches, synagogues, and mosques.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Brookhaven?
Total Population of Brookhaven is 3,408.
What is the Total Male Population of Brookhaven?
Total Male Population of Brookhaven is 1,697.
What is the Total Female Population of Brookhaven?
Total Female Population of Brookhaven is 1,711.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Brookhaven?
There are 99.18 Males per 100 Females in Brookhaven.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Brookhaven?
There are 100.82 Females per 100 Males in Brookhaven.
What is the Median Population Age in Brookhaven?
Median Population Age in Brookhaven is 47.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Brookhaven
Average Family Size in Brookhaven is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Brookhaven
Average Household Size in Brookhaven is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Brookhaven?
Per Capita income in Brookhaven is $46,584.
What is the Median Family Income in Brookhaven?
Median Family Income in Brookhaven is $147,700.
What is the Median Household income in Brookhaven?
Median Household Income in Brookhaven is $105,481.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Brookhaven?
Income or Wage Gap in Brookhaven is 2.6%.
Women in Brookhaven earn 97.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Brookhaven?
Inequality or Gini Index in Brookhaven is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Brookhaven?
There are 1,668 People in the Labor Forcein in Brookhaven.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Brookhaven?
59.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Brookhaven.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Brookhaven?
Unemployment Rate in Brookhaven is 10.7%.