Demographics & People — Brookhaven, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,465 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,700 |
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| Median Age | 37.1 |
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| Total Households | 2,313 |
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| Family Households | 1,775 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1858 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,735 |
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| Black or African American | 58 |
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| Asian | 30 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 564 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,815 |
| German | 1,045 |
| Other groups | 975 |
| Irish | 960 |
| English | 837 |
| Italian | 621 |
| American | 537 |
| European | 476 |
| Polish | 374 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 368 |
Language
| English Only | 5,598 |
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| Spanish | 182 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,838 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 325 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,795 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Brookhaven, West Virginia.
