Brookings, OR

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6,719
TOTAL POPULATION
3,335
MALE POPULATION
3,384
FEMALE POPULATION
98.55
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.47
FEMALES / 100 MALES
54.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$43,686
PER CAPITA INCOME
$82,536
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$79,109
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
52.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
47.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.35
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,466
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Brookings Zip Codes

Brookings Area Codes

Race in Brookings

The most populous races in Brookings are White / Caucasian (5,941 | 88.4%), Hispanic or Latino (626 | 9.3%), and Two or more Races (450 | 6.7%).
Race in Brookings
Race# Population% Population
Asian1041.5%
Black / African American861.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino6269.3%
Native / Alaskan1231.8%
White / Caucasian5,94188.4%
Two or more Races4506.7%
Some other Race150.2%
Total6,719100.0%

Ancestry in Brookings

The most populous ancestries reported in Brookings are German (1,226 | 18.2%), English (1,091 | 16.2%), Irish (917 | 13.7%), Mexican (626 | 9.3%), and Italian (525 | 7.8%), together accounting for 65.3% of all Brookings residents.
Ancestry in Brookings
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan100.2%
American3395.1%
Austrian130.2%
Bhutanese100.2%
Blackfeet80.1%
British500.7%
Cambodian420.6%
Canadian190.3%
Cherokee10.0%
Croatian971.4%
Czech410.6%
Danish1702.5%
Dutch370.5%
Eastern European160.2%
English1,09116.2%
European1662.5%
Finnish590.9%
French2483.7%
French Canadian711.1%
German1,22618.2%
Greek2483.7%
Indian (Asian)600.9%
Irish91713.7%
Iroquois90.1%
Italian5257.8%
Korean460.7%
Mexican6269.3%
Native Hawaiian230.3%
Northern European961.4%
Norwegian1382.1%
Paiute1892.8%
Polish1922.9%
Portuguese1752.6%
Russian380.6%
Scandinavian310.5%
Scotch-Irish560.8%
Scottish1832.7%
Swedish1362.0%
Swiss590.9%
Ukrainian20.0%
Welsh580.9%
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Immigrants in Brookings

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Brookings came from Latin America (271 | 4.0%), Central America (180 | 2.7%), Mexico (180 | 2.7%), Asia (148 | 2.2%), and Europe (138 | 2.1%), together accounting for 13.6% of all Brookings residents.
Immigrants in Brookings
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan180.3%
Asia1482.2%
Canada190.3%
Caribbean911.3%
Central America1802.7%
China600.9%
Eastern Asia871.3%
England570.9%
Europe1382.1%
France270.4%
Germany540.8%
Iran270.4%
Japan270.4%
Latin America2714.0%
Mexico1802.7%
Northern Europe570.9%
Philippines160.2%
South Central Asia450.7%
South Eastern Asia160.2%
Trinidad and Tobago911.3%
Western Europe811.2%
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Sex and Age in Brookings

Sex and Age in Brookings

The most populous age groups in Brookings are 60 to 64 Years (521 | 15.6%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (381 | 11.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Brookings
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years113 (3.4%)130 (3.8%)
5 to 9 Years179 (5.4%)88 (2.6%)
10 to 14 Years107 (3.2%)72 (2.1%)
15 to 19 Years90 (2.7%)144 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Years3 (0.1%)46 (1.4%)
25 to 29 Years444 (13.3%)220 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years280 (8.4%)224 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years63 (1.9%)109 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Years134 (4.0%)216 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years225 (6.8%)132 (3.9%)
50 to 54 Years76 (2.3%)338 (10.0%)
55 to 59 Years236 (7.1%)381 (11.3%)
60 to 64 Years521 (15.6%)367 (10.8%)
65 to 69 Years325 (9.8%)292 (8.6%)
70 to 74 Years175 (5.2%)181 (5.3%)
75 to 79 Years130 (3.9%)173 (5.1%)
80 to 84 Years88 (2.6%)111 (3.3%)
85 Years and over146 (4.4%)160 (4.7%)
Total3,335 (100.0%)3,384 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Brookings

Median Family Size in Brookings

The median family size in Brookings is 2.32 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,732 | 77.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.42 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (255 | 11.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.89 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Brookings
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,732 (77.6%)2.42
Single Male/Father255 (11.4%)1.89
Single Female/Mother244 (10.9%)2.07
Total Families2,231 (100.0%)2.32

Median Household Size in Brookings

The median household size in Brookings is 2.05 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,732 | 54.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.43 persons per household. non-family households (962 | 30.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Brookings
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,732 (54.2%)2.43
Single Male/Father255 (8.0%)2.25
Single Female/Mother244 (7.6%)2.18
Non-family962 (30.1%)1.27
Total Households3,193 (100.0%)2.05

Household Size by Marriage Status in Brookings

Out of a total of 3,193 households in Brookings, 2,231 (69.9%) are family households, while 962 (30.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,286, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 698.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Brookings
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-698 (21.9%)
2-Person Households1,286 (40.3%)250 (7.8%)
3-Person Households465 (14.6%)14 (0.4%)
4-Person Households387 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households83 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households10 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,231 (69.9%)962 (30.1%)

Female Fertility in Brookings

Fertility by Age in Brookings

Average fertility rate in Brookings is 123.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 267.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 96.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Brookings
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years131 (96.3%)267.0
35 to 50 years5 (3.7%)11.0
Total136 (100.0%)123.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brookings

26.5% of women with births (136) in Brookings are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 72.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brookings
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years36 (27.5%)95 (72.5%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total36 (26.5%)100 (73.5%)

Fertility by Education in Brookings

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Brookings
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma5 (3.7%)17.0
College or Associate's Degree117 (86.0%)283.0
Bachelor's Degree14 (10.3%)140.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total136 (100.0%)123.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brookings

73.5% of women with births in Brookings are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brookings
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree22 (18.8%)95 (81.2%)
Bachelor's Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total36 (26.5%)100 (73.5%)

Income in Brookings

Income Overview in Brookings

Per Capita Income in Brookings is $43,686, while median incomes of families and households are $82,536 and $79,109 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,719$43,686
Median Family Income2,231$82,536
Mean Family Income2,231$100,486
Median Household Income3,193$79,109
Mean Household Income3,193$91,741
Income Deficit2,231$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,71952.15%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,71947.85¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,7190.35

Earnings by Sex in Brookings

Average Earnings in Brookings are $46,900, $62,190 for men and $29,758 for women, a difference of 52.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Brookings
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,969 (57.2%)$62,190
Female1,476 (42.8%)$29,758
Total3,445 (100.0%)$46,900

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brookings

The most common earnings brackets in Brookings are $100,000+ for men (442 | 22.5%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (162 | 11.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brookings
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less22 (1.1%)69 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99918 (0.9%)108 (7.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49949 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99988 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)71 (4.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99922 (1.1%)19 (1.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49933 (1.7%)47 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9991 (0.1%)76 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4993 (0.2%)86 (5.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)110 (7.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999108 (5.5%)158 (10.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99999 (5.0%)134 (9.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99968 (3.5%)8 (0.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99998 (5.0%)17 (1.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999161 (8.2%)127 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9997 (0.4%)45 (3.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999362 (18.4%)81 (5.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999191 (9.7%)66 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999197 (10.0%)162 (11.0%)
$100,000+442 (22.5%)92 (6.2%)
Total1,969 (100.0%)1,476 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brookings

Average earnings in Brookings are $62,920 for men and $31,149 for women, a difference of 50.5%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,250, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,882. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $28,556, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $25,995.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brookings
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$40,882$0
High School Diploma$46,910$25,995
College or Associate's Degree$71,250$28,556
Bachelor's Degree$53,750$0
Graduate Degree$65,263$0
Total$62,920$31,149

Family Income in Brookings

Family Income Brackets in Brookings

According to the Brookings family income data, there are 663 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Brookings
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999110.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992039.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991185.3%
$50,000 to $74,99966329.7%
$75,000 to $99,99932814.7%
$100,000 to $149,99952223.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991858.3%
$200,000+1998.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brookings

2-person families (1,440 | 64.5%) account for the highest median family income in Brookings with $96,000 per family, while 2-person families (1,440 | 64.5%) have the highest median income of $48,000 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brookings
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,440 (64.5%)$96,000
3-Person Families392 (17.6%)$69,974
4-Person Families306 (13.7%)$71,102
5-Person Families83 (3.7%)$0
6-Person Families10 (0.4%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total2,231 (100.0%)$82,536

Family Income by Number of Earners in Brookings

The median family income in Brookings is $82,536, with families comprising 3+ earners (104) having the highest median family income of $118,929, while families with no earners (458) have the lowest median family income of $64,828, accounting for 4.7% and 20.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Brookings
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners458 (20.5%)$64,828
1 Earner798 (35.8%)$70,385
2 Earners871 (39.0%)$115,636
3+ Earners104 (4.7%)$118,929
Total2,231 (100.0%)$82,536

Household Income in Brookings

Household Income Brackets in Brookings

With 773 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Brookings, accounting for 24.2% of all households. In contrast, only 48 households (1.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Brookings
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000541.7%
$10,000 to $14,999481.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991695.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992628.2%
$35,000 to $49,9992527.9%
$50,000 to $74,99970222.0%
$75,000 to $99,99951116.0%
$100,000 to $149,99977324.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991855.8%
$200,000+2337.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Brookings

The median household income in Brookings is $79,109, with the highest median household income of $86,797 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,028 households (32.2%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Brookings
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,015 (31.8%)$78,625
45 to 64 Years1,028 (32.2%)$86,797
65+ Years1,150 (36.0%)$65,625
Total3,193 (100.0%)$79,109

Poverty in Brookings

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brookings

With 7.0% poverty level for males and 6.0% for females among the residents of Brookings, 45 to 54 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 65 males (22.0%) and 84 females (18.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brookings
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years19 (2.6%)84 (18.9%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years65 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years42 (5.6%)77 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years104 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)39 (9.3%)
Total230 (7.0%)200 (6.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brookings

According to the poverty statistics in Brookings, 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 Brookings
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years113 (100.0%)130 (100.0%)
5 Years23 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years181 (100.0%)86 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years82 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years21 (100.0%)101 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years72 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years705 (97.4%)360 (81.1%)
35 to 44 Years196 (100.0%)325 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years230 (78.0%)467 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years715 (94.5%)668 (89.7%)
65 to 74 Years392 (79.0%)458 (100.0%)
75 Years and over343 (100.0%)380 (90.7%)
Total3,073 (93.0%)3,128 (94.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brookings

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brookings
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,320 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children402 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,732 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brookings

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brookings
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brookings
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Brookings

Employment by Class of Employer in Brookings

Among the 3,023 employed individuals in Brookings, private company employees (1,531 | 50.6%), state government employees (768 | 25.4%), and local government employees (326 | 10.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Brookings
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,53150.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)782.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1344.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations1525.0%
Local Government Employees32610.8%
State Government Employees76825.4%
Federal Government Employees341.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,023100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Brookings

According to the labor force statistics for Brookings, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,987), 57.9% or 3,466 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.2% or 284 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 49 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 93.9% or 46 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Brookings
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years174 (91.1%)101 (58.0%)
20 to 24 Years49 (100.0%)46 (93.9%)
25 to 29 Years583 (87.8%)18 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Years472 (93.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years467 (89.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years589 (76.4%)65 (11.0%)
55 to 59 Years459 (74.4%)28 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years386 (43.5%)25 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years285 (29.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,466 (57.9%)284 (8.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brookings

According to labor force statistics for Brookings, 74.5% of individuals (2,955) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,966) are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 136 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 79.6% or 601 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.6% or 28 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brookings
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School264 (62.0%)45 (10.6%)
High School Diploma551 (67.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree1,541 (78.1%)107 (5.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher601 (79.6%)32 (4.2%)
Total2,955 (74.5%)182 (4.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Brookings

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brookings are Community & Social Service (425 | 13.4%), Education Instruction & Library (341 | 10.7%), Management (187 | 5.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (150 | 4.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (132 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Brookings

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brookings, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Management (72.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Brookings
OccupationMaleFemale
Management136 (72.7%)51 (27.3%)
Business & Financial33 (63.5%)19 (36.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science18 (12.0%)132 (88.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)132 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 227 (53.4%)198 (46.6%)
Education, Arts & Media49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library178 (52.2%)163 (47.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating10 (13.2%)66 (86.8%)
Health Technologists10 (13.2%)66 (86.8%)
Total (Category)424 (47.6%)466 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)1,782 (56.0%)1,399 (44.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Brookings are Security & Protection (298 | 9.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (264 | 8.3%), Law Enforcement (237 | 7.4%), Healthcare Support (180 | 5.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (85 | 2.7%).
Services Occupations in Brookings

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Brookings, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Security & Protection (94.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (90.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Brookings
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support17 (9.4%)163 (90.6%)
Security & Protection282 (94.6%)16 (5.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention45 (73.8%)16 (26.2%)
Law Enforcement237 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving102 (38.6%)162 (61.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
Total (Category)486 (53.5%)422 (46.5%)
Total (Overall)1,782 (56.0%)1,399 (44.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Brookings are Office & Administration (342 | 10.7%), and Sales & Related (116 | 3.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Brookings

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Brookings
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related43 (37.1%)73 (62.9%)
Office & Administration66 (19.3%)276 (80.7%)
Total (Category)109 (23.8%)349 (76.2%)
Total (Overall)1,782 (56.0%)1,399 (44.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Brookings are Construction & Extraction (352 | 11.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (157 | 4.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (30 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Brookings

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Brookings
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction352 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair141 (89.8%)16 (10.2%)
Total (Category)523 (97.0%)16 (3.0%)
Total (Overall)1,782 (56.0%)1,399 (44.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Brookings are Production (213 | 6.7%), Material Moving (156 | 4.9%), and Transportation (17 | 0.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Brookings

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Brookings
OccupationMaleFemale
Production194 (91.1%)19 (8.9%)
Transportation17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving29 (18.6%)127 (81.4%)
Total (Category)240 (62.2%)146 (37.8%)
Total (Overall)1,782 (56.0%)1,399 (44.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Brookings

Employment Industries in Brookings

The major employment industries in Brookings include Public Administration (746 | 23.4%), Construction (442 | 13.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (414 | 13.0%), Educational Services (374 | 11.8%), and Manufacturing (274 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Brookings

Employment Industries by Sex in Brookings

The Brookings industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Retail Trade (86.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Brookings
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting30 (33.0%)61 (67.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction442 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing262 (95.6%)12 (4.4%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade15 (13.4%)97 (86.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing21 (30.0%)49 (70.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services192 (51.3%)182 (48.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance114 (27.5%)300 (72.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation12 (21.4%)44 (78.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services50 (21.0%)188 (79.0%)
Public Administration428 (57.4%)318 (42.6%)
Total1,782 (56.0%)1,399 (44.0%)

Education in Brookings

School Enrollment in Brookings

The most common levels of schooling among the 683 students in Brookings are high school (303 | 44.4%), elementary school (118 | 17.3%), and college / undergraduate (90 | 13.2%).
School Enrollment in Brookings
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool385.6%
Kindergarten233.4%
Elementary School11817.3%
Middle School547.9%
High School30344.4%
College / Undergraduate9013.2%
Graduate / Professional578.4%
Total683100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brookings

Out of a total of 683 students who are enrolled in schools in Brookings, 133 (19.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 550 (80.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 133 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 38 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brookings
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds179 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)133 (100.0%)
35 Years and over14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total550 (80.5%)133 (19.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brookings

Education (313 | 21.7%), psychology (163 | 11.3%), business (160 | 11.1%), science & technology (148 | 10.3%), and liberal arts & history (148 | 10.3%) are the most common fields of study among 1,442 individuals in Brookings who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brookings
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics422.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1027.1%
Physical & Health Sciences130.9%
Psychology16311.3%
Social Sciences1399.6%
Engineering694.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies422.9%
Science & Technology14810.3%
Business16011.1%
Education31321.7%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History14810.3%
Visual & Performing Arts231.6%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities805.6%
Total1,442100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Brookings

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brookings

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Brookings are males with 2 vehicles (938, accounting for 54.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (698, making up 72.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brookings
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle31 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle111 (6.5%)219 (17.0%)
2 Vehicles938 (54.7%)698 (54.0%)
3 Vehicles415 (24.2%)230 (17.8%)
4 Vehicles163 (9.5%)118 (9.1%)
5 or more Vehicles57 (3.3%)27 (2.1%)
Total1,715 (100.0%)1,292 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Brookings

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Brookings are 5 to 9 minutes (1,039 commuters, 38.1%), 30 to 34 minutes (695 commuters, 25.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (282 commuters, 10.3%).
Commute Time in Brookings
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2268.3%
5 to 9 Minutes1,03938.1%
10 to 14 Minutes28210.3%
15 to 19 Minutes1726.3%
20 to 24 Minutes913.3%
25 to 29 Minutes632.3%
30 to 34 Minutes69525.5%
35 to 39 Minutes1094.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes120.4%
60 to 89 Minutes180.7%
90 or more Minutes170.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Brookings

The most common commute times in Brookings are 5 to 9 minutes (594 commuters, 40.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (445 commuters, 35.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Brookings
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes105 (7.2%)121 (9.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes594 (40.8%)445 (35.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes39 (2.7%)243 (19.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes97 (6.7%)75 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes77 (5.3%)14 (1.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes27 (1.8%)36 (2.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes372 (25.6%)323 (25.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes98 (6.7%)11 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes12 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes18 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes17 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brookings

The most frequent times of departure to work in Brookings are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (375, 25.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (476, 37.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brookings
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM35 (2.4%)96 (7.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM162 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM159 (10.9%)12 (0.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM37 (2.5%)112 (8.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM56 (3.8%)48 (3.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM375 (25.8%)131 (10.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM259 (17.8%)476 (37.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM32 (2.2%)97 (7.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM65 (4.5%)22 (1.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM117 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM11 (0.8%)189 (14.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1 (0.1%)66 (5.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM103 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM44 (3.0%)19 (1.5%)
Total1,456 (100.0%)1,268 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Brookings

Occupancy by Ownership in Brookings

Of the total 3,193 dwellings in Brookings, owner-occupied units account for 2,395 (75.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 798 (25.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Brookings
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,39575.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units79825.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,193100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Brookings

Occupancy by Household Size in Brookings
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household69821.9%
2-Person Household1,53648.1%
3-Person Household47915.0%
4+ Person Household48015.0%
Total Housing Units3,193100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brookings

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brookings
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household373 (53.4%)325 (46.6%)
2-Person Household1,279 (83.3%)257 (16.7%)
3-Person Household415 (86.6%)64 (13.4%)
4+ Person Household328 (68.3%)152 (31.7%)
Total Housing Units2,395 (75.0%)798 (25.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brookings

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brookings
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School46 (30.7%)104 (69.3%)
High School Diploma503 (81.5%)114 (18.5%)
College/Associate Degree1,122 (70.3%)475 (29.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher724 (87.3%)105 (12.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brookings

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brookings
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years70922.2%
35 to 44 Years3069.6%
45 to 54 Years32610.2%
55 to 64 Years70222.0%
65 to 74 Years64220.1%
75 to 84 Years32810.3%
85 Years and Over1805.6%
Total3,193100.0%

Housing Finances in Brookings

Median Income by Occupancy in Brookings

Median Income by Occupancy in Brookings
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,395 (75.0%)$84,893
Renter-Occupied798 (25.0%)$65,294
Average3,193 (100.0%)$79,109

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brookings

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brookings
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00029 (1.2%)26 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99915 (0.6%)33 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9996 (0.3%)53 (6.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99920 (0.8%)91 (11.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999146 (6.1%)116 (14.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999197 (8.2%)56 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999609 (25.4%)95 (11.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999371 (15.5%)139 (17.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999610 (25.5%)163 (20.4%)
$150,000 or more392 (16.4%)26 (3.3%)
Total2,395 (100.0%)798 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brookings

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brookings
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30030 (1.3%)21 (2.6%)
$300 to $499304 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799296 (12.4%)89 (11.2%)
$800 to $99996 (4.0%)204 (25.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499405 (16.9%)250 (31.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999378 (15.8%)197 (24.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499556 (23.2%)15 (1.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999184 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more146 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,395 (100.0%)798 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Brookings

Housing Structures in Brookings

Housing Structures in Brookings
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,35673.8%
Single Unit, Attached2066.5%
2 Unit Apartments1875.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments561.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments822.6%
10 or more Apartments2417.5%
Mobile Home / Other652.0%
Total3,193100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brookings

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brookings
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,191 (93.0%)165 (7.0%)
Single Unit, Attached80 (38.8%)126 (61.2%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)187 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments51 (62.2%)31 (37.8%)
10 or more Apartments59 (24.5%)182 (75.5%)
Mobile Home / Other14 (21.5%)51 (78.5%)
Total2,395 (75.0%)798 (25.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brookings

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brookings
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)12 (1.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms225 (9.4%)344 (43.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms852 (35.6%)294 (36.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms757 (31.6%)107 (13.4%)
8 or more Rooms561 (23.4%)41 (5.1%)
Total2,395 (100.0%)798 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brookings

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brookings
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas148 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10 (0.4%)15 (1.9%)
Electricity2,182 (91.1%)783 (98.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels55 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,395 (100.0%)798 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Brookings

Household Vehicle Usage in Brookings
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle31 (1.3%)26 (3.3%)
1 Vehicle521 (21.7%)318 (39.9%)
2 Vehicles1,162 (48.5%)414 (51.9%)
3 or more Vehicles681 (28.4%)40 (5.0%)
Total2,395 (100.0%)798 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Brookings

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Brookings

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6991,696
Median Property Value$352,800$398,100
Median Household Income$63,618$331
Monthly Housing Costs$518$146
Real Estate Taxes$2,352$232

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brookings

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brookings
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00018 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9999 (1.3%)15 (0.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999182 (26.0%)426 (25.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999302 (43.2%)923 (54.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999154 (22.0%)84 (5.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99934 (4.9%)228 (13.4%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)20 (1.2%)
Total699 (100.0%)1,696 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brookings

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brookings
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00029 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99930 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99973 (10.4%)11 (0.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999163 (23.3%)73 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999142 (20.3%)34 (2.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999124 (17.7%)467 (27.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99977 (11.0%)247 (14.6%)
$150,000 or more61 (8.7%)533 (31.4%)
Total699 (100.0%)1,696 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brookings

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brookings
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x62 (8.9%)101,600 (5,990.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x129 (18.4%)39 (2.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)422 (24.9%)
4.0x or more508 (72.7%)484 (28.5%)
Total699 (100.0%)1,696 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brookings

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brookings
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49966 (9.4%)37 (2.2%)
$800 to $1,499633 (90.6%)193 (11.4%)
Total699 (100.0%)1,696 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Brookings

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brookings

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brookings
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years324 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years599 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years64 (95.5%)3 (4.5%)
26 to 34 Years933 (81.1%)217 (18.9%)
35 to 44 Years416 (79.8%)105 (20.2%)
45 to 54 Years613 (80.4%)149 (19.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,437 (95.7%)65 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years954 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older748 (98.2%)14 (1.8%)
Total6,088 (91.7%)553 (8.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brookings

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brookings
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born324 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen599 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen64 (95.5%)3 (4.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brookings

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brookings
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000276 (95.2%)14 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999662 (83.7%)129 (16.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,441 (78.1%)405 (21.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999999 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over2,604 (99.9%)3 (0.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brookings

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brookings
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6218 (67.3%)106 (32.7%)
6 to 18 Years291 (48.6%)530 (88.5%)
19 to 25 Years46 (68.7%)18 (26.9%)
25 to 34 Years267 (23.2%)722 (62.8%)
35 to 44 Years144 (27.6%)401 (77.0%)
45 to 54 Years81 (10.6%)574 (75.3%)
55 to 64 Years384 (25.6%)1,159 (77.2%)
65 to 74 Years917 (96.1%)562 (58.9%)
75 Years and over748 (98.2%)497 (65.2%)
Total3,096 (46.6%)4,569 (68.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brookings

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brookings
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years142 (17.8%)19 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years330 (26.4%)237 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years97 (19.6%)115 (25.1%)
75 Years and over122 (35.6%)196 (46.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Brookings

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Brookings: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years80 (6.4%)71 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years86 (17.3%)23 (5.0%)
75 Years and over122 (35.6%)22 (5.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Brookings: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years123 (15.4%)19 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years166 (13.3%)22 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years12 (2.4%)53 (11.6%)
75 Years and over32 (9.3%)105 (25.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Brookings: <span>Cognitive 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 Years54 (4.3%)81 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years25 (5.0%)53 (11.6%)
75 Years and over32 (9.3%)39 (9.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Brookings: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years202 (16.2%)37 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years88 (17.7%)92 (20.1%)
75 Years and over29 (8.5%)72 (17.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Brookings: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years42 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over29 (8.5%)51 (12.2%)

Technology Access in Brookings

Computing Device Access in Brookings

Computing Device Access in Brookings
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,66983.6%
Smartphone2,56980.5%
Tablet2,07565.0%
No Computing Device1213.8%
Total3,193100.0%

Internet Access in Brookings

Internet Access in Brookings
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,73385.6%
Cellular Data Only1484.6%
Satellite Internet1053.3%
No Internet2287.1%
Total3,193100.0%

Brookings Summary

Brookings, Oregon is a small coastal city located in Curry County, Oregon. It is situated on the southern Oregon Coast, near the California border. The city is known for its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, its rugged coastline, and its abundance of outdoor activities. Brookings is the largest city in Curry County, with a population of 6,336 as of the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Brookings was first inhabited by the Chetco and Tututni Native American tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1800s, and the city was officially incorporated in 1951. The city was named after John E. Brookings, a lumberman who owned a large mill in the area.

Geography

Brookings is located on the southern Oregon Coast, near the California border. It is situated on the Chetco River, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The city is surrounded by the Siskiyou National Forest and the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land.

Climate

Brookings has a mild, temperate climate, with warm summers and mild winters. The average high temperature in the summer is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average low temperature in the winter is around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The city receives an average of 55 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling in the winter months.

Economy

The economy of Brookings is largely based on tourism and fishing. The city is home to several seafood processing plants, as well as a number of restaurants and hotels. The city is also home to a number of retail stores, including a Walmart Supercenter.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Brookings was 6,336. The racial makeup of the city was 90.2% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 4.2% from two or more races. The median household income in Brookings was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,938.

Conclusion

Brookings, Oregon is a small coastal city located in Curry County, Oregon. It is known for its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, its rugged coastline, and its abundance of outdoor activities. The city has a mild, temperate climate, and its economy is largely based on tourism and fishing. As of the 2010 census, the population of Brookings was 6,336, with a median household income of $37,917.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Brookings?
Total Population of Brookings is 6,719.
What is the Total Male Population of Brookings?
Total Male Population of Brookings is 3,335.
What is the Total Female Population of Brookings?
Total Female Population of Brookings is 3,384.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Brookings?
There are 98.55 Males per 100 Females in Brookings.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Brookings?
There are 101.47 Females per 100 Males in Brookings.
What is the Median Population Age in Brookings?
Median Population Age in Brookings is 54.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Brookings
Average Family Size in Brookings is 2.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Brookings
Average Household Size in Brookings is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Brookings?
Per Capita income in Brookings is $43,686.
What is the Median Family Income in Brookings?
Median Family Income in Brookings is $82,536.
What is the Median Household income in Brookings?
Median Household Income in Brookings is $79,109.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Brookings?
Income or Wage Gap in Brookings is 52.1%.
Women in Brookings earn 47.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Brookings?
Inequality or Gini Index in Brookings is 0.35.
How Large is the Labor Force in Brookings?
There are 3,466 People in the Labor Forcein in Brookings.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Brookings?
57.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Brookings.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Brookings?
Unemployment Rate in Brookings is 8.2%.