Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Brookhaven, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,331

Median Agei

43.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.5%7,375

Black

6.3%526

Two or More

2.8%234

Hispanic/Latino

2%169

Asian

0.3%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%126

High School Diploma

30%1,887

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%369

Some College (1+ yr)

17.7%1,111

Associate's Degree

8.4%529

Bachelor's Degree

17.6%1,106

Master's Degree

10.7%672

Professional Degree

1.4%90

Doctorate

3.3%208

HS or Higher

97%

BA or Higher

33%

Graduate+

15.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$284,700

Median Renti

$1,487

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.9%3,225

Renter-Occupied

15.1%574

Total Units

3,956

Homeownership

84.9%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%136

$50K–$100K

2.6%85

$100K–$150K

7.3%237

$150K–$200K

9.1%294

$200K–$300K

32.5%1,048

$300K–$500K

42.4%1,368

$500K–$1M

0.9%29

$1M+

0.9%28

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

155

$1,500–$2,000

195

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%113

2010–2019

3.1%121

2000–2009

2.9%113

1990–1999

1.4%55

1980–1989

17.1%678

1970–1979

23.6%934

1960–1969

20.7%818

1950–1959

22.2%878

1940–1949

3.1%123

1939 or earlier

3.1%123

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.9%2,163

Electricity

24.5%930

Fuel Oil

16.8%640

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%54

Other

0.2%8

Wood

0.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,042

Mean Household Incomei

$99,795

Per Capita Incomei

$45,953

Poverty Ratei

4.1%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

4,757

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

259(3.9% of civilian adults)