Census ACS · #882 μSA
Brookings Metro Area
The Brookings, Or Micropolitan Statistical Area has 23,463 residents. The median household income is $64,769 and the median home value is $366,700.
23,463
Population
14
People / sq mi
$64,769
Median Income
$366,700
Median Home Value
The Brookings CBSA covers 1,628 sq mi of land at 14.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.4% |
Economy & Income
$64,769
Median Household Income
$40,421
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$366,700
Median Home Value
$1,156
Median Rent
74.8%
Homeownership
Education
90.6%
High School+
24.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
18.8%
Work From Home
19.3 min
Avg Commute
62.2%
Foreign Born
Brookings spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Brookings, Or Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 23,463 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #882 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Brookings metro area is $64,769, with a per capita income of $40,421.
The Brookings, Or CBSA spans the state of Oregon.
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Data for the Brookings, Or CBSA (15060) 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.