Brookneal, VA

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Brookneal Overview

1,225
TOTAL POPULATION
577
MALE POPULATION
648
FEMALE POPULATION
89.04
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.31
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,292
PER CAPITA INCOME
$55,313
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$42,019
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
10.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
89.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$16,998
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
462
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
45.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Brookneal Zip Codes

Brookneal Area Codes

Race in Brookneal

The most populous races in Brookneal are White / Caucasian (718 | 58.6%), Black / African American (428 | 34.9%), and Two or more Races (79 | 6.5%).
Race in Brookneal
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American42834.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino50.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian71858.6%
Two or more Races796.5%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,225100.0%

Ancestry in Brookneal

The most populous ancestries reported in Brookneal are American (320 | 26.1%), African (85 | 6.9%), Subsaharan African (85 | 6.9%), Cherokee (63 | 5.1%), and Irish (37 | 3.0%), together accounting for 48.2% of all Brookneal residents.
Ancestry in Brookneal
Ancestry# Population% Population
African856.9%
American32026.1%
Cherokee635.1%
Dutch90.7%
English282.3%
French20.2%
German221.8%
Hungarian30.2%
Irish373.0%
Italian80.6%
Mexican50.4%
Polish30.2%
Scotch-Irish110.9%
Scottish50.4%
Subsaharan African856.9%
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Immigrants in Brookneal

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Brookneal came from Central America (5 | 0.4%), Latin America (5 | 0.4%), and Mexico (5 | 0.4%), together accounting for 1.2% of all Brookneal residents.
Immigrants in Brookneal
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America50.4%
Latin America50.4%
Mexico50.4%
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Sex and Age in Brookneal

Sex and Age in Brookneal

The most populous age groups in Brookneal are 60 to 64 Years (93 | 16.1%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (84 | 13.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Brookneal
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (5.4%)38 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Years34 (5.9%)20 (3.1%)
10 to 14 Years39 (6.8%)35 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years35 (6.1%)78 (12.0%)
20 to 24 Years14 (2.4%)28 (4.3%)
25 to 29 Years26 (4.5%)46 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years4 (0.7%)29 (4.5%)
35 to 39 Years26 (4.5%)57 (8.8%)
40 to 44 Years27 (4.7%)9 (1.4%)
45 to 49 Years32 (5.6%)84 (13.0%)
50 to 54 Years47 (8.2%)23 (3.5%)
55 to 59 Years48 (8.3%)43 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years93 (16.1%)31 (4.8%)
65 to 69 Years34 (5.9%)23 (3.5%)
70 to 74 Years68 (11.8%)30 (4.6%)
75 to 79 Years10 (1.7%)29 (4.5%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)14 (2.2%)
85 Years and over9 (1.6%)31 (4.8%)
Total577 (100.0%)648 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Brookneal

Median Family Size in Brookneal

The median family size in Brookneal is 3.18 persons per family, with single male/father families (39 | 12.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.26 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (97 | 32.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.14 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Brookneal
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple166 (55.0%)3.17
Single Male/Father39 (12.9%)3.26
Single Female/Mother97 (32.1%)3.14
Total Families302 (100.0%)3.18

Median Household Size in Brookneal

The median household size in Brookneal is 2.43 persons per household, with single male/father households (39 | 8.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.36 persons per household. non-family households (181 | 37.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Brookneal
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple166 (34.4%)3.20
Single Male/Father39 (8.1%)3.36
Single Female/Mother97 (20.1%)3.27
Non-family181 (37.5%)1.07
Total Households483 (100.0%)2.43

Household Size by Marriage Status in Brookneal

Out of a total of 483 households in Brookneal, 302 (62.5%) are family households, while 181 (37.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 127, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 173.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Brookneal
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-173 (35.8%)
2-Person Households127 (26.3%)8 (1.7%)
3-Person Households74 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households35 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households48 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households4 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households14 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total302 (62.5%)181 (37.5%)

Female Fertility in Brookneal

Fertility by Age in Brookneal

Average fertility rate in Brookneal is 97.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 213.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Brookneal
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years32 (100.0%)213.0
Total32 (100.0%)97.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brookneal

40.6% of women with births (32) in Brookneal are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 59.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 59.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brookneal
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years13 (40.6%)19 (59.4%)
Total13 (40.6%)19 (59.4%)

Fertility by Education in Brookneal

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Brookneal
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma19 (59.4%)96.0
College or Associate's Degree13 (40.6%)176.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total32 (100.0%)97.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brookneal

59.4% of women with births in Brookneal are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate'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 Brookneal
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (40.6%)19 (59.4%)

Income in Brookneal

Income Overview in Brookneal

Per Capita Income in Brookneal is $20,292, while median incomes of families and households are $55,313 and $42,019 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,225$20,292
Median Family Income302$55,313
Mean Family Income302$51,248
Median Household Income483$42,019
Mean Household Income483$47,134
Income Deficit302$16,998
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,22510.65%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,22589.35¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,2250.38

Earnings by Sex in Brookneal

Average Earnings in Brookneal are $26,188, $28,190 for men and $25,188 for women, a difference of 10.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Brookneal
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male232 (48.6%)$28,190
Female245 (51.4%)$25,188
Total477 (100.0%)$26,188

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brookneal

The most common earnings brackets in Brookneal are $7,500 to $9,999 for men (37 | 16.0%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (37 | 15.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brookneal
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4 (1.7%)33 (13.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49917 (7.3%)32 (13.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99937 (16.0%)17 (6.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4995 (2.2%)11 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49912 (5.2%)4 (1.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99911 (4.7%)4 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4998 (3.5%)14 (5.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99911 (4.7%)3 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99929 (12.5%)23 (9.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99913 (5.6%)14 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99913 (5.6%)12 (4.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9995 (2.2%)5 (2.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99915 (6.5%)11 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9995 (2.2%)12 (4.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99919 (8.2%)37 (15.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9999 (3.9%)4 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (4.3%)6 (2.5%)
$100,000+6 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total232 (100.0%)245 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brookneal

Average earnings in Brookneal are $28,804 for men and $33,750 for women, a difference of 14.6%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $33,250, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $19,659. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,429, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $35,313.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brookneal
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$19,659$0
High School Diploma$29,625$35,313
College or Associate's Degree$33,250$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$28,804$33,750

Family Income in Brookneal

Family Income Brackets in Brookneal

According to the Brookneal family income data, there are 123 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 40.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Brookneal
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003210.6%
$10,000 to $14,99931.0%
$15,000 to $24,99993.0%
$25,000 to $34,9995317.5%
$35,000 to $49,9993812.6%
$50,000 to $74,99912340.7%
$75,000 to $99,9993411.3%
$100,000 to $149,99972.3%
$150,000 to $199,99931.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brookneal

4-person families (26 | 8.6%) account for the highest median family income in Brookneal with $71,000 per family, while 2-person families (127 | 42.0%) have the highest median income of $28,940 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brookneal
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families127 (42.0%)$57,880
3-Person Families87 (28.8%)$40,865
4-Person Families26 (8.6%)$71,000
5-Person Families48 (15.9%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families14 (4.6%)$0
Total302 (100.0%)$55,313

Family Income by Number of Earners in Brookneal

The median family income in Brookneal is $55,313, with families comprising 3+ earners (30) having the highest median family income of $68,977, while families with no earners (85) have the lowest median family income of $26,250, accounting for 9.9% and 28.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Brookneal
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners85 (28.1%)$26,250
1 Earner117 (38.7%)$54,583
2 Earners70 (23.2%)$62,500
3+ Earners30 (9.9%)$68,977
Total302 (100.0%)$55,313

Household Income in Brookneal

Household Income Brackets in Brookneal

With 159 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Brookneal, accounting for 32.9% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Brookneal
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005210.8%
$10,000 to $14,999173.5%
$15,000 to $24,9995611.6%
$25,000 to $34,9998617.8%
$35,000 to $49,9995311.0%
$50,000 to $74,99915932.9%
$75,000 to $99,999408.3%
$100,000 to $149,999112.3%
$150,000 to $199,99991.9%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Brookneal

The median household income in Brookneal is $42,019, with the highest median household income of $61,000 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 116 households (24.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 8 households (1.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Brookneal
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years8 (1.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years95 (19.7%)$0
45 to 64 Years264 (54.7%)$40,962
65+ Years116 (24.0%)$61,000
Total483 (100.0%)$42,019

Poverty in Brookneal

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brookneal

With 15.9% poverty level for males and 30.6% for females among the residents of Brookneal, 75 year old and over males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (47.4%) and 38 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brookneal
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (32.3%)38 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years4 (7.7%)11 (42.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)22 (75.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (50.0%)
18 to 24 Years4 (16.7%)20 (22.7%)
25 to 34 Years4 (13.3%)40 (53.3%)
35 to 44 Years13 (24.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years33 (41.8%)24 (22.4%)
55 to 64 Years9 (6.4%)11 (14.9%)
65 to 74 Years4 (4.3%)6 (11.3%)
75 Years and over9 (47.4%)9 (29.0%)
Total90 (15.9%)185 (30.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brookneal

According to the poverty statistics in Brookneal, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 15 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 Brookneal
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (67.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years48 (92.3%)15 (57.7%)
12 to 14 Years21 (100.0%)7 (24.1%)
15 Years10 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years15 (100.0%)4 (50.0%)
18 to 24 Years20 (83.3%)68 (77.3%)
25 to 34 Years26 (86.7%)35 (46.7%)
35 to 44 Years40 (75.5%)66 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years46 (58.2%)83 (77.6%)
55 to 64 Years132 (93.6%)63 (85.1%)
65 to 74 Years89 (95.7%)47 (88.7%)
75 Years and over10 (52.6%)22 (71.0%)
Total478 (84.2%)420 (69.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brookneal

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Brookneal show that 14.5% or 24 of the total 166 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 26.2%, comprising of 11 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brookneal
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children87 (87.0%)13 (13.0%)
1 or 2 Children31 (73.8%)11 (26.2%)
3 or 4 Children24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total142 (85.5%)24 (14.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brookneal

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brookneal
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (22.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)31 (32.0%)

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

The poverty data for Brookneal shows that 24 of the married-couple family households (14.5%) and 31 of the single-parent households (22.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (26.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brookneal
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children13 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children11 (26.2%)12 (19.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (14.5%)31 (22.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Brookneal

Employment by Class of Employer in Brookneal

Among the 417 employed individuals in Brookneal, private company employees (361 | 86.6%), not-for-profit organizations (16 | 3.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (14 | 3.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Brookneal
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees36186.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)143.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations163.8%
Local Government Employees133.1%
State Government Employees71.7%
Federal Government Employees20.5%
Unpaid Family Workers41.0%
Total417100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Brookneal

According to the labor force statistics for Brookneal, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,008), 45.8% or 462 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.9% or 41 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 42 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Brookneal
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years60 (64.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years42 (100.0%)28 (66.7%)
25 to 29 Years26 (36.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years18 (54.5%)4 (22.2%)
35 to 44 Years102 (85.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years108 (58.1%)3 (2.8%)
55 to 59 Years53 (58.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years26 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years24 (15.5%)3 (12.5%)
75 Years and over3 (3.2%)3 (100.0%)
Total462 (45.8%)41 (8.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brookneal

According to labor force statistics for Brookneal, 53.3% of individuals (333) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (625) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 7 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 72.1% or 49 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.3% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brookneal
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School49 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma164 (48.2%)15 (4.3%)
College / Associate Degree71 (59.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher49 (72.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total333 (53.3%)13 (2.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Brookneal

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brookneal are Community & Social Service (27 | 6.4%), Management (19 | 4.5%), Education Instruction & Library (18 | 4.3%), Business & Financial (15 | 3.6%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (4 | 0.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Brookneal

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brookneal, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Management (78.9%), and Business & Financial (33.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Brookneal
OccupationMaleFemale
Management15 (78.9%)4 (21.0%)
Business & Financial5 (33.3%)10 (66.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 2 (7.4%)25 (92.6%)
Education, Arts & Media2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)22 (33.9%)43 (66.1%)
Total (Overall)194 (46.1%)227 (53.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Brookneal are Healthcare Support (72 | 17.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (36 | 8.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (13 | 3.1%), and Personal Care & Service (2 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Brookneal

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Brookneal, the most male-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (11.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (11.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (88.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Brookneal
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support8 (11.1%)64 (88.9%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving4 (11.1%)32 (88.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)12 (9.8%)111 (90.2%)
Total (Overall)194 (46.1%)227 (53.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Brookneal are Office & Administration (49 | 11.6%), and Sales & Related (10 | 2.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Brookneal

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Brookneal
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Office & Administration7 (14.3%)42 (85.7%)
Total (Category)10 (17.0%)49 (83.1%)
Total (Overall)194 (46.1%)227 (53.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Brookneal are Construction & Extraction (33 | 7.8%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (7 | 1.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Brookneal

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Brookneal
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)194 (46.1%)227 (53.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Brookneal are Material Moving (50 | 11.9%), Transportation (42 | 10.0%), and Production (37 | 8.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Brookneal

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Brookneal
OccupationMaleFemale
Production34 (91.9%)3 (8.1%)
Transportation42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving29 (58.0%)21 (42.0%)
Total (Category)105 (81.4%)24 (18.6%)
Total (Overall)194 (46.1%)227 (53.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Brookneal

Employment Industries in Brookneal

The major employment industries in Brookneal include Health Care & Social Assistance (97 | 23.0%), Retail Trade (55 | 13.1%), Manufacturing (53 | 12.6%), Construction (36 | 8.6%), and Administrative & Support (28 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in Brookneal

Employment Industries by Sex in Brookneal

The Brookneal industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (86.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Brookneal
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction31 (86.1%)5 (13.9%)
Manufacturing48 (90.6%)5 (9.4%)
Wholesale Trade13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade23 (41.8%)32 (58.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing15 (83.3%)3 (16.7%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support15 (53.6%)13 (46.4%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance13 (13.4%)84 (86.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services4 (18.2%)18 (81.8%)
Public Administration2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Total194 (46.1%)227 (53.9%)

Education in Brookneal

School Enrollment in Brookneal

The most common levels of schooling among the 193 students in Brookneal are high school (89 | 46.1%), middle school (54 | 28.0%), and elementary school (34 | 17.6%).
School Enrollment in Brookneal
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School3417.6%
Middle School5428.0%
High School8946.1%
College / Undergraduate168.3%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total193100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brookneal

Out of a total of 193 students who are enrolled in schools in Brookneal, 4 (2.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 189 (97.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (11.8% 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 72 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brookneal
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old30 (88.2%)4 (11.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total189 (97.9%)4 (2.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brookneal

Liberal arts & history (25 | 32.1%), education (18 | 23.1%), business (7 | 9.0%), literature & languages (7 | 9.0%), and engineering (6 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 78 individuals in Brookneal who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brookneal
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering67.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies22.6%
Science & Technology45.1%
Business79.0%
Education1823.1%
Literature & Languages79.0%
Liberal Arts & History2532.1%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications67.7%
Arts & Humanities33.8%
Total78100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Brookneal

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brookneal

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Brookneal are males with 1 vehicle (62, accounting for 32.6%) and females with 1 vehicle (82, making up 27.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brookneal
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle14 (7.4%)4 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle62 (32.6%)82 (36.1%)
2 Vehicles61 (32.1%)90 (39.7%)
3 Vehicles31 (16.3%)28 (12.3%)
4 Vehicles5 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles17 (8.9%)23 (10.1%)
Total190 (100.0%)227 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Brookneal

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Brookneal are 5 to 9 minutes (98 commuters, 25.5%), 45 to 59 minutes (88 commuters, 22.9%), and 60 to 89 minutes (47 commuters, 12.2%).
Commute Time in Brookneal
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes246.2%
5 to 9 Minutes9825.5%
10 to 14 Minutes236.0%
15 to 19 Minutes297.5%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes318.1%
35 to 39 Minutes164.2%
40 to 44 Minutes297.5%
45 to 59 Minutes8822.9%
60 to 89 Minutes4712.2%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Brookneal

The most common commute times in Brookneal are 45 to 59 minutes (38 commuters, 22.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (68 commuters, 31.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Brookneal
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes4 (2.4%)20 (9.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes30 (18.1%)68 (31.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes23 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes9 (5.4%)20 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)31 (14.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes5 (3.0%)11 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes29 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes38 (22.9%)50 (22.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes28 (16.9%)19 (8.7%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brookneal

The most frequent times of departure to work in Brookneal are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (30, 18.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (80, 36.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brookneal
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM16 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM22 (13.3%)16 (7.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM13 (7.8%)9 (4.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM30 (18.1%)3 (1.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM23 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM19 (11.5%)80 (36.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11 (6.6%)4 (1.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM11 (6.6%)22 (10.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM11 (6.6%)54 (24.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (1.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)12 (5.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3 (1.8%)7 (3.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7 (4.2%)8 (3.6%)
Total166 (100.0%)219 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Brookneal

Occupancy by Ownership in Brookneal

Of the total 483 dwellings in Brookneal, owner-occupied units account for 277 (57.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 206 (42.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Brookneal
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units27757.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units20642.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units483100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Brookneal

Occupancy by Household Size in Brookneal
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household17335.8%
2-Person Household13528.0%
3-Person Household7415.3%
4+ Person Household10120.9%
Total Housing Units483100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brookneal

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brookneal
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household121 (69.9%)52 (30.1%)
2-Person Household96 (71.1%)39 (28.9%)
3-Person Household22 (29.7%)52 (70.3%)
4+ Person Household38 (37.6%)63 (62.4%)
Total Housing Units277 (57.4%)206 (42.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brookneal

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brookneal
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School26 (30.6%)59 (69.4%)
High School Diploma131 (62.4%)79 (37.6%)
College/Associate Degree79 (58.1%)57 (41.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher41 (78.8%)11 (21.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brookneal

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brookneal
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years449.1%
35 to 44 Years5912.2%
45 to 54 Years12525.9%
55 to 64 Years13928.8%
65 to 74 Years9720.1%
75 to 84 Years193.9%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total483100.0%

Housing Finances in Brookneal

Median Income by Occupancy in Brookneal

Median Income by Occupancy in Brookneal
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied277 (57.4%)$57,772
Renter-Occupied206 (42.6%)$32,045
Average483 (100.0%)$42,019

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brookneal

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brookneal
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00023 (8.3%)18 (8.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (0.4%)10 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (2.9%)9 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99924 (8.7%)9 (4.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9999 (3.3%)14 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99931 (11.2%)55 (26.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99940 (14.4%)13 (6.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999106 (38.3%)53 (25.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99919 (6.9%)21 (10.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9997 (2.5%)4 (1.9%)
$150,000 or more9 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total277 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brookneal

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brookneal
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30050 (18.0%)4 (1.9%)
$300 to $499103 (37.2%)21 (10.2%)
$500 to $79946 (16.6%)37 (18.0%)
$800 to $9996 (2.2%)67 (32.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49932 (11.6%)49 (23.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99940 (14.4%)2 (1.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total277 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Brookneal

Housing Structures in Brookneal

Housing Structures in Brookneal
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached41385.5%
Single Unit, Attached61.2%
2 Unit Apartments61.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments296.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments132.7%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other163.3%
Total483100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brookneal

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brookneal
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached258 (62.5%)155 (37.5%)
Single Unit, Attached6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
Total277 (57.4%)206 (42.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brookneal

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brookneal
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms11 (4.0%)4 (1.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms96 (34.7%)120 (58.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms90 (32.5%)44 (21.4%)
8 or more Rooms77 (27.8%)38 (18.4%)
Total277 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brookneal

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brookneal
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4 (1.4%)4 (1.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas38 (13.7%)34 (16.5%)
Electricity142 (51.3%)112 (54.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene85 (30.7%)48 (23.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels8 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)8 (3.9%)
Total277 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Brookneal

Household Vehicle Usage in Brookneal
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle33 (11.9%)56 (27.2%)
1 Vehicle64 (23.1%)88 (42.7%)
2 Vehicles86 (31.0%)39 (18.9%)
3 or more Vehicles94 (33.9%)23 (11.2%)
Total277 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Brookneal

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Brookneal

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units152125
Median Property Value$76,500$144,500
Median Household Income$36,333$3
Monthly Housing Costs$325$0
Real Estate Taxes$418$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brookneal

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brookneal
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00020 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99986 (56.6%)27 (21.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99946 (30.3%)98 (78.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total152 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brookneal

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brookneal
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00017 (11.2%)10 (8.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99934 (22.4%)7 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99917 (11.2%)7 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99935 (23.0%)14 (11.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99934 (22.4%)5 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (5.9%)72 (57.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)10 (8.0%)
$150,000 or more6 (4.0%)7 (5.6%)
Total152 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brookneal

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brookneal
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x47 (30.9%)70,190 (56,152.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x54 (35.5%)28 (22.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x14 (9.2%)26 (20.8%)
4.0x or more23 (15.1%)51 (40.8%)
Total152 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brookneal

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brookneal
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800121 (79.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49923 (15.1%)104 (83.2%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)14 (11.2%)
Total152 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Brookneal

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brookneal

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brookneal
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years84 (75.7%)27 (24.3%)
26 to 34 Years78 (95.1%)4 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years108 (90.8%)11 (9.2%)
45 to 54 Years176 (94.6%)10 (5.4%)
55 to 64 Years196 (91.2%)19 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,102 (94.0%)71 (6.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brookneal

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brookneal
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen84 (75.7%)27 (24.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brookneal

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brookneal
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000231 (93.5%)16 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999313 (97.8%)7 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999407 (90.2%)44 (9.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over50 (92.6%)4 (7.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brookneal

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brookneal
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 666 (95.7%)3 (4.3%)
6 to 18 Years125 (64.1%)83 (42.6%)
19 to 25 Years46 (41.4%)38 (34.2%)
25 to 34 Years54 (65.8%)24 (29.3%)
35 to 44 Years64 (53.8%)55 (46.2%)
45 to 54 Years85 (45.7%)99 (53.2%)
55 to 64 Years116 (53.9%)119 (55.3%)
65 to 74 Years146 (100.0%)77 (52.7%)
75 Years and over50 (100.0%)13 (26.0%)
Total752 (64.1%)511 (43.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brookneal

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brookneal
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (7.4%)25 (15.3%)
35 to 64 Years72 (26.4%)55 (22.3%)
65 to 74 Years6 (6.5%)24 (45.3%)
75 Years and over19 (100.0%)16 (51.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Brookneal

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Brookneal: <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 Years4 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years32 (11.7%)14 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years2 (2.1%)8 (15.1%)
75 Years and over12 (63.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Brookneal: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)18 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (11.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Brookneal: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)25 (15.3%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)15 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Brookneal: <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 Years40 (14.6%)40 (16.2%)
65 to 74 Years4 (4.3%)17 (32.1%)
75 Years and over16 (84.2%)1 (3.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Brookneal: <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 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years4 (4.3%)5 (9.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (38.7%)

Technology Access in Brookneal

Computing Device Access in Brookneal

Computing Device Access in Brookneal
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop28058.0%
Smartphone39581.8%
Tablet17436.0%
No Computing Device7615.7%
Total483100.0%

Internet Access in Brookneal

Internet Access in Brookneal
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home21644.7%
Cellular Data Only11523.8%
Satellite Internet398.1%
No Internet13227.3%
Total483100.0%

Brookneal Summary

History

The town of Brookneal, Virginia is located in Campbell County, Virginia and is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town was first settled in 1745 by William and Mary Anderson, who were Quakers from Pennsylvania. The town was originally known as Anderson’s Store, but was later renamed Brookneal in 1812. The name is derived from the nearby creek, which was named after a local Native American chief.
The town was an important stop on the Great Road, which connected the Shenandoah Valley to the Tidewater region. This road was used by settlers, traders, and military personnel during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. The town was also an important stop on the Richmond and Danville Railroad, which was built in the late 19th century.
The town was home to several prominent families, including the Andersons, the Harrisons, the Harrisons, and the Wilsons. These families were influential in the development of the town and the surrounding area.

Geography

Brookneal is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in south-central Virginia. The town is situated on the banks of the Staunton River, which is a tributary of the James River. The town is located approximately 30 miles south of Lynchburg and 40 miles north of Danville.
The town is located in a rural area, with the nearest major city being Lynchburg. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, with the Blue Ridge Mountains visible in the distance. The climate in the area is temperate, with hot summers and mild winters.

Economy

The economy of Brookneal is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The town is home to several large farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and tobacco. The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, textiles, and automotive parts.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The town is also home to a branch of the Campbell County Public Library, which serves the local community.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Brookneal was 1,717. The population is largely white (94.3%), with a small African American population (3.2%). The median household income in the town is $37,917, and the median age is 43.7 years. The town is served by the Campbell County Public Schools system.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Brookneal?
Total Population of Brookneal is 1,225.
What is the Total Male Population of Brookneal?
Total Male Population of Brookneal is 577.
What is the Total Female Population of Brookneal?
Total Female Population of Brookneal is 648.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Brookneal?
There are 89.04 Males per 100 Females in Brookneal.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Brookneal?
There are 112.31 Females per 100 Males in Brookneal.
What is the Median Population Age in Brookneal?
Median Population Age in Brookneal is 47.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Brookneal
Average Family Size in Brookneal is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Brookneal
Average Household Size in Brookneal is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Brookneal?
Per Capita income in Brookneal is $20,292.
What is the Median Family Income in Brookneal?
Median Family Income in Brookneal is $55,313.
What is the Median Household income in Brookneal?
Median Household Income in Brookneal is $42,019.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Brookneal?
Income or Wage Gap in Brookneal is 10.6%.
Women in Brookneal earn 89.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Brookneal?
Family Income Deficit in Brookneal is $16,998.
Families that are below poverty line in Brookneal earn $16,998 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Brookneal?
Inequality or Gini Index in Brookneal is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Brookneal?
There are 462 People in the Labor Forcein in Brookneal.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Brookneal?
45.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Brookneal.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Brookneal?
Unemployment Rate in Brookneal is 8.9%.