Brooks County, Georgia
Brooks County is home to 16,293 people. 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Georgia rate (13.4%). The median household income is $46,807.
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| Measure | Value | Georgia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,293 | 10,940,407 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $46,807 | $77,353 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 25.4% | 13.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 34.6% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Unemployment rate (BLS) | 3.7% | – | 2025 | Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
| No health insurance | 16.1% | 12.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 34.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $139,200 | $303,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $809 | $1,393 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 57.5% | 52.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.3% | 11.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.5 years | 37.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Hamilton County, Florida
- Jefferson County, Florida
- Madison County, Florida
- Colquitt County
- Cook County
- Lowndes County
- Thomas County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.