Brookings, OR Demographics

A map of Brookings's Population by Race

Brookings, Oregon had a population of 6,744 in 2020. It was 78.5% White, 0.4% Black, 1.3% Asian, 9.7% Hispanic, 3.1% Native American/Other, and 7.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Brookings, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 426 places in Oregon, Brookings is the 91st 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).

Brookings's White Population

5,291 residents of Brookings identify as White, or 78.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Brookings slightly larger than the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Brookings is ranked #291 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Brookings is more White than neighboring Smith River (47.7% White), Fort Dick (73.4% White), and Crescent City (42.4% White). Brookings is less White than neighboring Harbor (83.6% White), and Pistol River (91% White).

Brookings's Black Population

27 residents of Brookings identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Brookings roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Brookings is ranked #148 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Brookings is more Black than neighboring Harbor (0.3% Black), Smith River (0.1% Black), Pistol River (0% Black), and Fort Dick (0.1% Black). Brookings is less Black than neighboring Crescent City (10.8% Black).

Brookings's Asian Population

90 residents of Brookings identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Brookings roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Brookings is ranked #122 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Brookings is more Asian than neighboring Harbor (0.9% Asian), Smith River (0% Asian), Pistol River (0% Asian), and Fort Dick (1.1% Asian). Brookings is less Asian than neighboring Crescent City (4.3% Asian).

Brookings's Hispanic Population

655 residents of Brookings identify as Hispanic, or 9.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Brookings roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Brookings is ranked #138 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Brookings is more Hispanic than neighboring Harbor (6.9% Hispanic), Pistol River (5.6% Hispanic), and Fort Dick (8% Hispanic). Brookings is less Hispanic than neighboring Smith River (37.3% Hispanic), and Crescent City (32.7% Hispanic).

Brookings's Native American/Other Population

210 residents of Brookings identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Brookings roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Brookings is ranked #63 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Brookings is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harbor (1.6% Native American/Other), and Pistol River (1.1% Native American/Other). Brookings is less Native American/Other than neighboring Smith River (9.9% Native American/Other), Fort Dick (12% Native American/Other), and Crescent City (4.9% Native American/Other).

Brookings's Multiracial Population

471 residents of Brookings identify as Multiracial, or 7.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Brookings roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Brookings is ranked #92 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Brookings is more Multiracial than neighboring Harbor (6.7% Multiracial), Smith River (5% Multiracial), Pistol River (2.2% Multiracial), Fort Dick (5.5% Multiracial), and Crescent City (4.9% Multiracial).

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