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Brookhaven, MS

Founded 1818Lincoln CountyElev. 149 m
Population
11,656
Median home
$111,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Brookhaven

Brookhaven is home to roughly 11,656 residents. Brookhaven was founded in 1818 and sits in Lincoln County. The median age is 42.6 and the median household income is $36,269. Homes carry a median value of $111,500, and about 55% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (53.9%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
11,656
Median age
42.6
Median household income
$36,269
Per-capita income
$25,903
Poverty rate
27.2%
High-school grad or higher
86.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
Unemployment
5.7%
Avg. commute
18.1 min
Work from home
2.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White42.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Black53.9%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.1%
Sales & office20.5%
Service17.9%
Production, transportation & material moving13.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$111,500
Median gross rent
$736/mo
Owner-occupied
55.2%
Median year built
1975
Households
4,546
Avg. household size
2.45

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Brookhaven has 11 public schools2 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 9 schools
Reading15%
Math17%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BROOKHAVEN HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 912
BROOKHAVEN TECHNICAL CENTERHighGrades 912
MS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTSHighGrades 1112
ALEXANDER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 78
LIPSEY SCHOOLMiddleGrades 56
BROOKHAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 34
MAMIE MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -12
ENTERPRISE SCHOOLOther
LOYD STAR SCHOOLOtherGrades -112
MULLINS SCHOOLOtherGrades 212
WEST LINCOLN SCHOOLOtherGrades -112

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime24% below national
Brookhaven293
Mississippi213
United States386
23% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime55% above national
Brookhaven3,028
Mississippi1,667
United States1,952
9% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Brookhaven Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Brookhaven.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lincoln County
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Brookhaven is in Lincoln County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Brookhaven was founded in 1818 and sits in Lincoln County. Elevation ~149 m.

Map of Brookhaven
Brookhaven, MS
Where Brookhaven is
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Historic places

14 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Brookhaven City HallUS Post OfficeBuilding at 306 South Jackson StreetUnion StationInez HotelScherck, R. T., HouseMoreton, Robert D., HousePaxton House
Notable people from Brookhaven
Cindy Hyde-SmithDavid BannerRuth FordGarry OwenCharles Henri FordAddie L. WyattMary Tillman SmithHeather BoothAmere LattinAlundis Brice
People searches in Brookhaven
Michael Smith (2)John Smith (2)James SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
McComb (23 mi)Byram (43 mi)Pearl (52 mi)Jackson (53 mi)Clinton (54 mi)Brandon (55 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Brookhaven, MS (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Brookhaven, Mississippi.

Jason Dominic Allen, 44
Brookhaven · Lincoln County · 39601
AKA Jason D Allen
Kevin Edmond Brown, 63
Brookhaven · Lincoln County · 39601
Thomas Wayne Johnson, 82
Brookhaven · 39601
AKA Thomas W Johnson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Brookhaven — frequently asked

What is the population of Brookhaven, Mississippi?
Brookhaven has a population of about 11,656, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Brookhaven?
The median home value in Brookhaven is $111,500, and the median gross rent is $736/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Brookhaven safe? What is the crime rate?
Brookhaven Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 293 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Brookhaven face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lincoln County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including heat wave, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Brookhaven?
Brookhaven has 11 public schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Brookhaven?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Brookhaven. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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