Brookhaven, WV Demographics
A map of Brookhaven's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,148 | 90.2% |
Multiracial | 287 | 5.0% |
Hispanic | 111 | 1.9% |
Black | 92 | 1.6% |
Asian | 62 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 7 | 0.1% |
Brookhaven, West Virginia had a population of 5,707 in 2020. It was 90.2% White, 1.6% Black, 1.1% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 5.0% 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 439 places in West Virginia, Brookhaven is the 28th 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
5,148 residents of Brookhaven identify as White, or 90.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Brookhaven roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Brookhaven is ranked #313 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Brookhaven is more White than neighboring Cheat Lake (87.9% White), Morgantown (81.6% White), Westover (84.3% White), and Star City (78.7% White). Brookhaven is less White than neighboring Masontown (94.7% White).
Brookhaven's Black Population
92 residents of Brookhaven identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Brookhaven roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Brookhaven is ranked #146 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Brookhaven is more Black than neighboring Masontown (0% Black). Brookhaven is less Black than neighboring Cheat Lake (1.7% Black), Morgantown (4.5% Black), Westover (4.8% Black), and Star City (7.2% Black).
Brookhaven's Asian Population
62 residents of Brookhaven identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Brookhaven roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Brookhaven is ranked #36 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Brookhaven is more Asian than neighboring Masontown (0% Asian), and Westover (0.8% Asian). Brookhaven is less Asian than neighboring Cheat Lake (2.8% Asian), Morgantown (3.7% Asian), and Star City (4.2% Asian).
Brookhaven's Hispanic Population
111 residents of Brookhaven identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Brookhaven roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Brookhaven is ranked #99 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Brookhaven is more Hispanic than neighboring Masontown (0.8% Hispanic). Brookhaven is less Hispanic than neighboring Cheat Lake (2.7% Hispanic), Morgantown (4.1% Hispanic), Westover (3.2% Hispanic), and Star City (2.8% Hispanic).
Brookhaven's Native American/Other Population
7 residents of Brookhaven identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Brookhaven roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Brookhaven is ranked #298 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Brookhaven is more Native American/Other than neighboring Masontown (0% Native American/Other). Brookhaven is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cheat Lake (0.5% Native American/Other), Morgantown (0.8% Native American/Other), and Westover (0.7% Native American/Other).
Brookhaven's Multiracial Population
287 residents of Brookhaven identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Brookhaven roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Brookhaven is ranked #104 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Brookhaven is more Multiracial than neighboring Cheat Lake (4.5% Multiracial), and Masontown (4.5% Multiracial). Brookhaven is less Multiracial than neighboring Morgantown (5.4% Multiracial), Westover (6.1% Multiracial), and Star City (7.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.