The Town FilesBrooks County, Georgia
16,293 people. The median home is worth $139,200 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $46,807.
Towns in Brooks County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman | 4,064 | $110,700 | $19,324 | 45.8 |
People and housing
| Brooks County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $809 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $46,807 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 43.5 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.4% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
3,302 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,261 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 253 storm events in Brooks County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Brooks County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).