Brookside, Alabama

Quick Statistics

Brookside is a community in Jefferson County, Alabama, home to about 1,603 people spread across 6.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $32,604 a year, and a typical home is worth about $107,400. About 19.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 18 percent over the past decade.

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1,603
Total Population
▲ up 18% since 2012
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6.31 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$32,604
Median Personal Income
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$107,400
Median Home Value
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19.8%
College Educated
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89.7%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 5.8 points since 2010
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Brookside ranks number 254 of 592 in population, number 229 in median household income, number 397 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Brookside typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 35°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Brookside
# Town Distance Population
1.Cardiff, AL1.7 mi.125
2.Graysville, AL2.0 mi.2,509
3.Mount Olive, AL3.0 mi.3,567
4.Forestdale, AL4.2 mi.9,742
5.Adamsville, AL4.4 mi.4,266
6.Fultondale, AL6.2 mi.9,384
7.Gardendale, AL6.3 mi.16,534
8.Mulga, AL6.6 mi.602
Frequently Asked Questions About Brookside

What is the population of Brookside, Alabama?
Brookside has a population of about 1,603 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Brookside, Alabama in?
Brookside is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the median home value in Brookside, Alabama?
The median home value in Brookside is about $107,400, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Brookside, Alabama?
The median personal income in Brookside is about $32,604 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Brookside, Alabama?
Since 1950, 107 tornadoes have been recorded in Jefferson County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Brookside, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 35 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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