Brooks County, Georgia

Total Population: 16,285

County Seat: Quitman

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Median Home Value

$118,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$47,656

Across all households

Median Age

43 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

13.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)54.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)34.0%
Hispanic or Latino6.4%
Two or More Races3.0%
Other Race1.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%

Under 18 Years

21.2%

65 Years and Over

20.8%

Male

47.0%

Female

53.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.0%

No Health Insurance

15.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$47,656

Mean Household Income

$67,055

Per Capita Income

$27,303

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$118,100

Median Rent

$752/mo

Total Housing Units

7,342

Owner-Occupied

70.4%

Renter-Occupied

29.6%

Vacancy Rate

18.4%

Married Couple Households

43.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

23.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.0%

Average Household Size

2.66

Broadband Internet Access

70.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13027.