Brooks County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Brooks County is located in Georgia with a total population of 16,285. It is the 104th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brooks County is 43.0 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brooks County is $47,656. This is 36% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 25.4%. This is 88% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $118,100. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Brooks County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Brooks County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 34.0%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.0%.