Census ACS · #787 μSA
Brookhaven Metro Area
The Brookhaven, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has 34,830 residents. The median household income is $48,316 and the median home value is $131,800.
34,830
Population
59
People / sq mi
$48,316
Median Income
$131,800
Median Home Value
The Brookhaven CBSA covers 586 sq mi of land at 59.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.8% |
| Black or African American | 30.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
Economy & Income
$48,316
Median Household Income
$26,925
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$131,800
Median Home Value
$754
Median Rent
73.8%
Homeownership
Education
87.1%
High School+
18.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
3.0%
Work From Home
28.6 min
Avg Commute
16.5%
Foreign Born
Brookhaven spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Brookhaven, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 34,830 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #787 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Brookhaven metro area is $48,316, with a per capita income of $26,925.
The Brookhaven, Ms CBSA spans the state of Mississippi.
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Data for the Brookhaven, Ms CBSA (15020) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.