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Brookneal, VA

Town in Campbell County, Virginia.

Population

1,300

Land area

3.5sq mi

People per sq mi

372

ZIP codes

0

Brookneal and its ZIP codes

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Brookneal at a glance

  • Brookneal is 69% denser than Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $44,850, 52% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,600 (65% below Virginia) and median rent is $843 a month.

Local data for Brookneal, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Brookneal, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$44,850

Poverty rate

24.8%

Median home value

$135,600

Median rent

$843/mo

Homeownership

67.6%

Bachelor's or higher

9.2%

Median age

47.1

Average commute

24.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (61), Scottish Americans (51), Italian Americans (25).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Campbell County. PPP loans are for Brookneal.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,280

18,718 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$382M

FY 2026, $6,858 per person

Campbell County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Brookneal, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.1%
  • Carpooled16.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home3.4%

Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Brookneal, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

700

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

27

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 24°F

46.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Brookneal, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.3%

U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts

Diabetes

17.2%

U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts

Smoking

17.8%

U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.4%

U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts

Cities near Brookneal

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
NathalieCensus-designated place8 mi3
PhenixTown11 mi1.2
Charlotte Court HouseTown17 mi4
RustburgCensus-designated place18 mi12.5
AltavistaTown19 mi5.4
CloverCensus-designated place19 mi7
HurtTown20 mi3.5
Drakes BranchTown20 mi4.1
ConcordCensus-designated place20 mi5.6
HalifaxTown20 mi3.8
Mountain RoadCensus-designated place21 mi8.6
Pamplin CityTown21 mi0.3
MotleyCensus-designated place22 mi4
AppomattoxTown22 mi2.2
ScottsburgTown22 mi0.7
South BostonTown23 mi13.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Brookneal, VA in?
Brookneal is in Campbell County, Virginia.
What is the population of Brookneal, VA?
About 1,300 people live in Brookneal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Brookneal?
Nearby places include Nathalie (8 mi), Phenix (11 mi), Charlotte Court House (17 mi), Rustburg (18 mi), Altavista (19 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023