Brookhaven, MS Demographics

A map of Brookhaven's Population by Race

Brookhaven, Mississippi had a population of 11,674 in 2020. It was 38.0% White, 57.5% Black, 1.0% Asian, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.0% 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 428 places in Mississippi, Brookhaven is the 36th 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

4,439 residents of Brookhaven identify as White, or 38.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Brookhaven less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Brookhaven is ranked #273 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Brookhaven is more White than neighboring Hazlehurst (12.7% White), and Summit (18.3% White). Brookhaven is less White than neighboring Wesson (72.5% White), Beauregard (57.4% White), and Bogue Chitto (41.6% White).

Brookhaven's Black Population

6,710 residents of Brookhaven identify as Black, or 57.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Brookhaven considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Brookhaven is ranked #139 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Brookhaven is more Black than neighboring Wesson (20.2% Black), Beauregard (36% Black), and Bogue Chitto (52.6% Black). Brookhaven is less Black than neighboring Hazlehurst (75.8% Black), and Summit (76.9% Black).

Brookhaven's Asian Population

117 residents of Brookhaven identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Brookhaven roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Brookhaven is ranked #56 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Brookhaven is more Asian than neighboring Wesson (0.4% Asian), Beauregard (0.3% Asian), Bogue Chitto (0% Asian), Hazlehurst (0.8% Asian), and Summit (0.3% Asian).

Brookhaven's Hispanic Population

125 residents of Brookhaven identify as Hispanic, or 1.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Brookhaven roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Brookhaven is ranked #318 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Brookhaven is less Hispanic than neighboring Wesson (4.3% Hispanic), Beauregard (4.5% Hispanic), Bogue Chitto (1.6% Hispanic), Hazlehurst (7.5% Hispanic), and Summit (1.2% Hispanic).

Brookhaven's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Brookhaven identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Brookhaven roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Brookhaven is ranked #177 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Brookhaven is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beauregard (0.3% Native American/Other), and Hazlehurst (0.2% Native American/Other). Brookhaven is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wesson (0.7% Native American/Other), Bogue Chitto (0.5% Native American/Other), and Summit (0.5% Native American/Other).

Brookhaven's Multiracial Population

232 residents of Brookhaven identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Brookhaven roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Brookhaven is ranked #270 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Brookhaven is more Multiracial than neighboring Wesson (1.8% Multiracial), and Beauregard (1.4% Multiracial). Brookhaven is less Multiracial than neighboring Bogue Chitto (3.7% Multiracial), Hazlehurst (2.8% Multiracial), and Summit (2.9% Multiracial).

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