Brook Highland, Alabama

Brook Highland (formerly known as Lake Purdy) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Shelby County, Alabama, United States.[4][5] At the 2010 census the population was 6,746.[2]

Brook Highland, Alabama
Census-designated place (CDP) & Unincorporated community
Location of Brook Highland in Shelby County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 33°25′42″N 86°41′34″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyShelby
Area
 • Total2.85 sq mi (7.39 km2)
 • Land2.81 sq mi (7.27 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation
663 ft (202 m)
Population
 • Total6,746
 • Estimate 
(2016)[3]
N/A
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code01-40806
GNIS feature ID154317[4]

Geography

Brook Highland is located at 33°25′43″N 86°41′35″W (33.428571, -86.693028).[6]

The community is located southeast of Birmingham along U.S. Route 280. Many shopping centers, restaurants, and neighborhoods are located in the community adjacent to U.S. 280. Downtown Birmingham is 13 mi (21 km) to the northwest, and Chelsea is 8 mi (13 km) southeast, both via U.S. 280.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2), of which 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) (1.87%) is water.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19901,840—
20005,799215.2%
20106,74616.3%
source:[7]

At the 2000 census there were 5,799 people, 2,789 households, and 1,327 families living in the community. The population density was 1,936.7 people per square mile (748.8/km²). There were 3,044 housing units at an average density of 1,016.6 per square mile (393.1/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 86.62% White, 7.78% Black or African American, 0.38% Native American, 4.14% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. 3.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[8] Of the 2,789 households 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.4% were non-families. 42.0% of households were one person and 1.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.98.

The age distribution was 21.3% under the age of 18, 14.4% from 18 to 24, 43.8% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 3.1% 65 or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.

The median household income was $54,349 and the median family income was $91,989. Males had a median income of $49,792 versus $32,188 for females. The per capita income for the community was $39,019. About 0.2% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 6,746 people, 3,242 households, and 1,588 families living in the community. The population density was 2,300 people per square mile (900/km²). There were 3,550 housing units at an average density of 1,267.9 per square mile (507.1/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 73.6% White, 16.2% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 4.4% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander, 3.5% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. 7.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[9] Of the 3,242 households 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.9% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 51.0% were non-families. 42.2% of households were one person and 2.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.93.

The age distribution was 20.3% under the age of 18, 13.5% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% 65 or older. The median age was 31.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.

The median household income was $57,214 and the median family income was $116,498. Males had a median income of $57,413 versus $41,948 for females. The per capita income for the community was $40,578. About 2.4% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 0% of those age 65 or over.

References
  1. "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jul 17, 2017.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  4. "Brook Highland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  5. "Brook Highland Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-08-08.

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