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Brookhaven, Mississippi

city · Lincoln County

At a glance

11,650
Population
$121,900
Median home value
60% below U.S. median
$740/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$36,685
Median household income
53% below U.S. median
18.5 min
Average commute
88.9%
Homes with broadband
3.4%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college46 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college43 mi
High school graduates85.7%
College graduates21.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1931, the Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce is organized for the purpose of promoting the industrial, commercial, tourism, retiree development, civic and general interests of Lincoln County, Mississippi and its trade area. The Chamber has an active and successful Industrial Development Foundation (IDF) and its main objective is to be a comprehensive solution center for businesses to grow and organize themselves into a private sector, contributing to a better Brookhaven and an increased quality of life for residents.
state Electric Power Associations of Mississippi
Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi is the unified voice of Mississippi Electric Cooperatives. The page lists 841878 members, 26 electric cooperatives, 98272 miles of energized line, and 3395 employees.
state Entergy Mississippi Economic Development
Mississippi Economic Development is the Entergy Mississippi division providing business and economic development contacts for Mississippi; the page lists regional staff and contact details.
state Mississippi Economic Dev Council
Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) serves as the voice for economic development and chamber stakeholders and professionals across Mississippi.
state Tennessee Valley Authority Sites & Buildings
TVA Economic Development offers programs and services designed to spark job creation, encourage investment, and boost wages in TVA's seven-state region, with site selection services and incentives for businesses.
state Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Economic Development
A Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway organization providing economic development information, including a Membership Directory and lists of TTW Authority Members and TTW Council Board members.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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