Brookside, Delaware

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
14,331
Population
$66,485
Median Income
$242,700
Home Value
34.5
Median Age

Demographics

Brookside has a population of 14,331 with a median age of 34.5. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
62.7%
Hispanic
19.7%
Black
12.4%
Asian
9.7%
Demographic Value
Total Population14,331
Median Age34.5
White62.7%
Black or African American12.4%
Asian9.7%
Hispanic or Latino19.7%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Brookside is $66,485, which is 11.5% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $34,827. The poverty rate is 12.2%.

$66,485
Median Household Income
$34,827
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Brookside is 4.5%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Brookside, 88.8% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10.3% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
88.8%
Bachelor's+
27.3%
Graduate+
10.3%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher88.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher27.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree10.3%

Housing

The median home value in Brookside is $242,700, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,391. The homeownership rate is 60.8%.

$242,700
Median Home Value
$1,391/mo
Median Rent
60.8%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$242,700
Median Monthly Rent$1,391
Homeownership Rate60.8%
Vacancy Rate5.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Brookside, Delaware?
The population of Brookside, Delaware is 14,331 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Brookside, Delaware?
The median household income in Brookside, Delaware is $66,485. This is 11.5% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Brookside, Delaware?
The median home value in Brookside, Delaware is $242,700. The median monthly rent is $1,391.
What percentage of people in Brookside have a college degree?
In Brookside, Delaware, 27.3% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 88.8% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Brookside, Delaware an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Brookside, Delaware is 3.7x (median home value $242,700 vs. median income $66,485), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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