Brooks County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Brooks County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13027
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 027
Geography
- Land Area
- 493.18 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.62 sq mi
- Total Area
- 497.80 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.822934
- Longitude
- -83.581905
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 15,988
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,782
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,011 | 93.9% |
| Hispanic | 974 | 6.1% |
| White | 8,934 | 55.9% |
| Black | 5,338 | 33.4% |
| Asian | 145 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 169 | 1.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,026 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 759 | 5.9% |
| White | 7,485 | 58.6% |
| Black | 4,134 | 32.3% |
| Asian | 153 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 124 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 164 | 1.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,293
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $48,452
- Poverty Rate
- 24.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,056
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,124 | 56.0% |
| Black | 5,531 | 33.9% |
| Asian | 235 | 1.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,672
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,571 | 42.8% |
| Republican | 3,363 | 31.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,738 | 25.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,045 | 47.3% |
| Female | 5,627 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,896 | 55.2% |
| Hispanic | 335 | 3.1% |
| Black | 3,964 | 37.1% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,411
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,444 | 58.4% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 32.5% |
| Black | 1,624 | 41.0% |
| Asian | 21 | 44.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,470 | 49.0% |
| Female | 2,941 | 52.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,741 (32.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,820 (16.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,357
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $132,127
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $767
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.