Brookings is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
The citizens of Brookings are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 21.42% of adults in Brookings having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Brookings in 2022 was $42,851, which is upper middle income relative to Oregon and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $171,404 for a family of four. However, Brookings contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Brookings is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Brookings home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Brookings residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Brookings include English, German, Irish, Italian, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Brookings is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Portuguese.
