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Brookhaven, MS
City in Lincoln County, Mississippi.
Population
11,650
Land area
21.6sq mi
People per sq mi
538
ZIP codes
0
Brookhaven and its ZIP codes
Brookhaven at a glance
- Brookhaven is about 8.6 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 36th among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $36,685, 35% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,900 (28% below Mississippi) and median rent is $740 a month.
Local data for Brookhaven, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookhaven, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,685
Poverty rate
28.6%
Median home value
$121,900
Median rent
$740/mo
Homeownership
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (579), Scottish Americans (397), German Americans (151).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Brookhaven.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,959
12,550 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,714
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$220M
FY 2026, $6,289 per person
How people get to work
Brookhaven, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.2%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookhaven, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
545
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brookhaven, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Brookhaven
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WessonTown | 7.9 mi | 4.5 |
| BeauregardVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Bogue ChittoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| HazlehurstCity | 20 mi | 4.4 |
| MonticelloTown | 20 mi | 4.2 |
| SummitTown | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| McCombCity | 24 mi | 11.8 |
| BudeTown | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| GeorgetownTown | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| Silver CreekTown | 26 mi | 1.5 |
| FernwoodCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2 |
| MeadvilleTown | 28 mi | 1.1 |
| Crystal SpringsCity | 28 mi | 5.4 |
| New HebronTown | 29 mi | 0.7 |
| MagnoliaCity | 29 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookhaven, MS in?
- Brookhaven is in Lincoln County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Brookhaven, MS?
- About 11,650 people live in Brookhaven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookhaven?
- Nearby places include Wesson (7.9 mi), Beauregard (10 mi), Bogue Chitto (11 mi), Hazlehurst (20 mi), Monticello (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023