Brookings Population

1920–2026

6,366

2026 projection

5.8% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Brookings. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20266,366-651.01%
20256,431-681.05%
20246,499-1442.17%
20236,643-1191.76%
20226,762-490.72%
20216,811+530.78%
20206,758+2684.13%
20196,490+240.37%
20186,466+370.58%
20176,429+60.09%

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Brookings Demographics

50.6median age

Median age

Female47.7 yrs
Male54.6 yrs

Adults

5,530
1,773 seniors · 32%3,757 other adults

Sex

Female 58.8% · 3,943Male 41.2% · 2,760

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 67 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Brookings Income

$74,933median household income

Median household income

$74,933

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,206

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.9%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Brookings Marital Status

53% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married53%57%50%
Never married23%32%15%
Divorced18%9%25%
Widowed6%2%9%
Separated<1%<1%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201