Brookhaven, GA Demographics

A map of Brookhaven's Population by Race

Brookhaven, Georgia had a population of 55,161 in 2020. It was 55.2% White, 11.3% Black, 7.2% Asian, 22.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Brookhaven, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Brookhaven is the 18th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Brookhaven's White Population

30,423 residents of Brookhaven identify as White, or 55.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Brookhaven slightly larger than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Brookhaven is ranked #366 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Brookhaven is more White than neighboring Chamblee (31.2% White), Doraville (16% White), Dunwoody (53.8% White), and Sandy Springs (53.8% White). Brookhaven is less White than neighboring North Druid Hills (60.9% White).

Brookhaven's Black Population

6,207 residents of Brookhaven identify as Black, or 11.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Brookhaven less than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Brookhaven is ranked #467 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Brookhaven is more Black than neighboring Doraville (9.2% Black). Brookhaven is less Black than neighboring Chamblee (13.4% Black), North Druid Hills (13.4% Black), Dunwoody (11.7% Black), and Sandy Springs (18.3% Black).

Brookhaven's Asian Population

3,979 residents of Brookhaven identify as Asian, or 7.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Brookhaven roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Brookhaven is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Brookhaven is less Asian than neighboring Chamblee (8.6% Asian), North Druid Hills (10.3% Asian), Doraville (15.9% Asian), Dunwoody (17.1% Asian), and Sandy Springs (9.4% Asian).

Brookhaven's Hispanic Population

12,210 residents of Brookhaven identify as Hispanic, or 22.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Brookhaven slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Brookhaven is ranked #46 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Brookhaven is more Hispanic than neighboring North Druid Hills (10.1% Hispanic), Dunwoody (12.8% Hispanic), and Sandy Springs (13.6% Hispanic). Brookhaven is less Hispanic than neighboring Chamblee (43.5% Hispanic), and Doraville (56% Hispanic).

Brookhaven's Native American/Other Population

379 residents of Brookhaven identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Brookhaven roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Brookhaven is ranked #231 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Brookhaven is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chamblee (0.9% Native American/Other), North Druid Hills (1.1% Native American/Other), Dunwoody (0.8% Native American/Other), and Sandy Springs (0.9% Native American/Other).

Brookhaven's Multiracial Population

1,963 residents of Brookhaven identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Brookhaven roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Brookhaven is ranked #268 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Brookhaven is more Multiracial than neighboring Chamblee (2.5% Multiracial), and Doraville (2.2% Multiracial). Brookhaven is less Multiracial than neighboring North Druid Hills (4.1% Multiracial), Dunwoody (3.7% Multiracial), and Sandy Springs (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.