Brookhaven Demographic Data

Demographic Data for the City of Brookhaven Population

The City of Brookhaven consists of a diverse group of residents, staff and police officers. Brookhaven's population is 56,112 according to the latest data available from the 2020 U.S. Census and the Georgia Municipal Association.  Learn more about Brookhaven's demographic data on the "Brookhaven Demographics" document below. 

Gender Ethnicity/Race
Female: 51.0% White: 60%
Male: 49.0% Black or African-American: 11.6%
  Asian: 5.1%
  Hispanic/Latino: 20.9% 
  Other: 2.4%

This data is accurate as of Dec. 2020.

DEMOGRAPHIC DATA FOR THE BROOKHAVEN CITY COUNCIL and Mayor

The Brookhaven City Council includes four council members and a mayor. Get to know the Brookhaven City Council and mayor, click here.

Gender Ethnicity/Race
Female: 2 White: 3
Male: 3

Asian: 1

African American: 1

 
DEMOGRAPHIC DATA FOR CITY OF BROOKHAVEN STAFF

The City of Brookhaven's staff is dedicated to fulfilling the Brookhaven mission and vision. Staff includes 168 full-time employees and 11.6 part-time employees. 

Gender Ethnicity/Race
Female: 36.3% White: 52.5%
Male: 63.1% Black or African-American: 26.9%
Do not wish to self-identify: 0.6% Asian:  2.5%
  Hispanic/Latino: 15.0%
  Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0.6%
  Two or more races: 1.3%
  Do not wish to self-identify: 1.3%

Please note the data was rounded to the nearest tenth. This data is accurate as of May 2022.

DEMOGRAPHIC DATA FOR CITY OF BROOKHAVEN MANAGEMENT 

At the management level, the City of Brookhaven includes 13 directors. 

Gender Ethnicity/Race
Female: 38.5% White: 76.9%
Male: 61.5% Black or African-American: 23.0%

Please note the data was rounded to the nearest tenth. This data is accurate as of Dec. 2020.

Demographic Data for the Brookhaven Police Department

The Brookhaven Police Department (BPD) is one of the most diverse police agencies in Georgia. The City of Brookhaven is proud of BPD's recruiting and hiring practices that have allowed BPD to hire officers who are both highly qualified and reflective of the community they serve. Please visit the BPD's "Who We Are" page to learn more, click here. 

Gender Ethnicity/Race
Female: 26% White: 53%
Male: 74% Black or African-American: 23%
  Asian: 3%
  Hispanic/Latino: 19%
  Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 1%
  Two or more races: 1% 

This data is accurate as of Dec. 2020.