Brookhaven, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Brookhaven, Georgia is 57,224 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest city in Georgia. The median household income is $117,448, the median home value is $660,300, and the median age is 34.7.
The population has grown 19.5% since 2010 (49,688 → 59,370).
57,224
Population
4675
People / sq mi
$117,448
Median Income
$660,300
Median Home Value
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Brookhaven covers 12.2 sq mi of land at 4675 people per square mile.
About Brookhaven, GA
Brookhaven is defined demographically by education — 71.7% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. Brookhaven is a city in Georgia with a population of 57,224. It ranks #16 among cities in Georgia by population.
Median household income is $117,448, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.6%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $660,300, with typical rent around $1,789.
Brookhaven is among the best-educated US cities: 71.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 27.4% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Brookhaven usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Brookhaven city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Brookhaven city had a population of 49,688 in 2010 and 59,370 in 2024, a 19.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 59,370 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.28%.
59,370
Population (2024)
49,688
Population (2010)
59,370
Peak (2024)
1.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 49,688 |
| 2011 | 50,147 |
| 2012 | 50,942 |
| 2013 | 51,479 |
| 2014 | 51,990 |
| 2015 | 52,693 |
| 2016 | 53,148 |
| 2017 | 53,630 |
| 2018 | 54,029 |
| 2019 | 55,554 |
| 2020 | 56,777 |
| 2021 | 57,030 |
| 2022 | 57,990 |
| 2023 | 58,262 |
| 2024 | 59,370 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$117,448
Median Household Income
$74,852
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$660,300
Median Home Value
$1,789
Median Rent
53.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.8%
High School+
71.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.2%
Drive Alone
58.7%
Public Transit
27.4%
Work From Home
24.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
38.5%
Foreign Born
71.0%
Non-English at Home
3.0%
Veterans
7.0%
With Disability
86.6%
Health Insurance
95.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 28.1% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.8% |
| Information | 12.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.9% |
| Construction | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.7% |
| Public Administration | 3.3% |
| Retail Trade | 2.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookhaven, Georgia has a population of 57,224 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest city in Georgia.
The median household income in Brookhaven, Georgia is $117,448, with 9.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Brookhaven, Georgia is $660,300, with median monthly rent at $1,789 and a homeownership rate of 53.4%.
The median age in Brookhaven, Georgia is 34.7 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
The population has grown 19.5% since 2010 (49,688 → 59,370).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.