Brooker, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 223, Brooker's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Brooker is a small community located in Florida, within Bradford County. The total population is 223. It ranks as the 910th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brooker is 50.1 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 12.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brooker is $71,875. This is 4% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.2%. This is 82% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $198,200. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Brooker is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brooker has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.6% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brooker, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.