Brookhaven, GA Demographics

A map of Brookhaven's Population by Race

Brookhaven, Georgia has an estimated population of 57,855, an increase from the 55,161 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.0% White, 21.0% Hispanic, 14.3% Black, 7.4% Asian, 4.8% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brookhaven, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brookhaven has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Brookhaven, that probability was 62.8% in 2020 and 65.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brookhaven is ranked the 17th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. 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 was ranked the 18th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brookhaven's White Population

30,077 residents of Brookhaven, or 52.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brookhaven is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Brookhaven ranks 366th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookhaven's White population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Brookhaven's population has decreased from 55.2% to 52.0%.

Brookhaven is more White than neighboring Chamblee (31.5% White), and Doraville (18.5% White). Brookhaven is less White than neighboring North Druid Hills (56.5% White), Dunwoody (53.7% White), and Sandy Springs (54% White).

Brookhaven's Black Population

8,265 residents of Brookhaven, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brookhaven is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Brookhaven ranks 467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookhaven's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.2%. Black residents' share of Brookhaven's population has increased from 11.3% to 14.3%.

Brookhaven is more Black than neighboring Doraville (11.3% Black). Brookhaven is less Black than neighboring Chamblee (18.3% Black), North Druid Hills (22% Black), Dunwoody (15.4% Black), and Sandy Springs (20.9% Black).

Brookhaven's Asian Population

4,310 residents of Brookhaven, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brookhaven is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Brookhaven ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookhaven's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Asian residents' share of Brookhaven's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.4%.

Brookhaven is less Asian than neighboring Chamblee (10.3% Asian), North Druid Hills (11.5% Asian), Doraville (23.5% Asian), Dunwoody (14.7% Asian), and Sandy Springs (7.5% Asian).

Brookhaven's Hispanic Population

12,144 residents of Brookhaven, or 21.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brookhaven is higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Brookhaven ranks 46th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookhaven's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Brookhaven's population has decreased from 22.1% to 21.0%.

Brookhaven is more Hispanic than neighboring North Druid Hills (6% Hispanic), Dunwoody (11% Hispanic), and Sandy Springs (11.8% Hispanic). Brookhaven is less Hispanic than neighboring Chamblee (36.8% Hispanic), and Doraville (46.1% Hispanic).

Brookhaven's Native American/Other Population

266 residents of Brookhaven, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Brookhaven is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Brookhaven ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookhaven's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 29.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brookhaven's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Brookhaven is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chamblee (0.2% Native American/Other), and Doraville (0% Native American/Other). Brookhaven is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dunwoody (1.1% Native American/Other), and Sandy Springs (1% Native American/Other).

Brookhaven's Multiracial Population

2,793 residents of Brookhaven, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brookhaven is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Brookhaven ranks 286th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookhaven's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Brookhaven's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.8%.

Brookhaven is more Multiracial than neighboring Chamblee (2.9% Multiracial), North Druid Hills (3.6% Multiracial), Doraville (0.6% Multiracial), and Dunwoody (4.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.