Brookhaven
City in Lincoln County, Mississippi
Brookhaven is a city in Lincoln County, Mississippi, with 11,674 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 489 ft (149 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wesson, 8.7 miles N.
- 11,674residents (2020 Census)
- 489 ftelevation · 149 m
- 21.6 sq miland area · 56.1 km²
- 539 / sq mipopulation density
- 39601ZIP code
About Brookhaven
Brookhaven is a city in Lincoln County, Mississippi, United States, 55 miles (89 km) south of the state capital of Jackson. The population was 11,674 people at the 2020 U.S. census. It is the county seat of Lincoln County. It was named after the town of Brookhaven, New York, by founder Samuel Jayne in 1818.
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Living in Brookhaven
- Median household income
- $36,685
- Median home value
- $121,900
- Median rent
- $740/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Brookhaven had 11,674 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,674 |
|---|---|
| Density | 539 per sq mi (208 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brookhaven at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,674 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.64 sq mi (56.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.5806° N, 90.4434° W |
| ZIP code | 39601 |
| Official website | brookhavenms.com/wp |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2808820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brookhaven
- Wesson8.7 mi N
- Beauregard10.0 mi N
- Bogue Chitto10.5 mi S
- Monticello19.2 mi E
- Hazlehurst19.8 mi N
- Summit20.8 mi S
- McComb23.3 mi S
- Bude25.5 mi W
- Georgetown25.8 mi NE
- Silver Creek26.0 mi E
- Fernwood27.3 mi S
- Meadville27.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brookhaven
What county is Brookhaven in?
Brookhaven is in Lincoln County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Brookhaven, MS?
11,674 people lived in Brookhaven at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brookhaven, MS?
The ZIP code of Brookhaven is 39601.
What is the elevation of Brookhaven?
489 feet (149 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brookhaven?
Wesson (8.7 mi), Beauregard (10.0 mi), Bogue Chitto (10.5 mi), Monticello (19.2 mi), Hazlehurst (19.8 mi).
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