Brookhaven, Mississippi

Quick Statistics

Brookhaven is a community in Lincoln County, Mississippi, home to about 11,650 people spread across 21.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $25,325 a year, and a typical home is worth about $121,900. About 33.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 87.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 7 percent over the past decade.

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11,650
Total Population
▼ down 7% since 2012
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21.64 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$25,325
Median Personal Income
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$121,900
Median Home Value
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33.1%
College Educated
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87.5%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 6.9 points since 2010
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Among the Mississippi towns GeoStat tracks, Brookhaven ranks number 36 of 420 in population, number 259 in median household income, number 163 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Brookhaven typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 36°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Brookhaven
# Town Distance Population
1.Wesson, MS8.7 mi.2,250
2.Bogue Chitto, MS9.8 mi.522
3.Beauregard, MS10.0 mi.419
4.Monticello, MS19.2 mi.1,351
5.Hazlehurst, MS19.8 mi.3,520
6.Summit, MS20.8 mi.2,451
7.McComb, MS23.3 mi.12,049
8.Bude, MS25.4 mi.947
Frequently Asked Questions About Brookhaven

What is the population of Brookhaven, Mississippi?
Brookhaven has a population of about 11,650 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Brookhaven, Mississippi in?
Brookhaven is located in Lincoln County, Mississippi.

What is the median home value in Brookhaven, Mississippi?
The median home value in Brookhaven is about $121,900, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Brookhaven, Mississippi?
The median personal income in Brookhaven is about $25,325 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Brookhaven, Mississippi?
Since 1950, 61 tornadoes have been recorded in Lincoln County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Brookhaven, Mississippi?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 36 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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