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Brookhaven
Pennsylvaniaborough
Total population
8,331
Median home value
$284,700
Bachelor's+
Median income
$91,042
Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
City facts
Overview
Brookhaven is a small borough located in Pennsylvania, United States. Around 8,331 people are recorded as living there in the most recent open data. Located at 39.871°, -75.391°, Brookhaven occupies a warm-temperate portion of the northern hemisphere. It covers a compact 4.4 km² of land area. The latitude suggests warm summers and cool winters. Resident density is around 1,893 per km², indicating a densely built-up character. Further detail — demographics, climate, nearby amenities and natural-hazard data — is compiled below from public open-data sources.
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History & geography
Demographics & economy
Race & ethnicity
Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.
Geography
Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
Current forecast
Forecast for Brookhaven, PA from NOAA NWS API.
Air quality
Industrial & pollution facilities
Natural hazard risk
Health (adults)
Walkability
Amenities nearby
Wildlife & biodiversity
Most-observed species
- Northern CardinalCardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves93,567
- American RobinTurdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves93,363
- Song SparrowMelospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves74,816
- Mourning DoveZenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves70,028
- Carolina WrenThryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves69,763
- Blue JayCyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves68,674
- Red-bellied WoodpeckerMelanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves57,994
- American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves57,600
Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
Schools
Earthquake history
Most recent
- M 4.1 — 2017-11-303 km NNE of Little Creek, Delaware
- M 2.64 — 2015-01-254 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania
- M 2.78 — 2009-07-013 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey
- M 3.37 — 2008-12-272 km NNE of Landisville, Pennsylvania
- M 3.1 — 2003-08-264 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey
Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).
Photos
Sights & places nearby
Notable people from here
Geography & sun
Nearby airports
Public attention
Books about this place
Recent natural events nearby
Ground air-quality sensors
Recently spotted species
Nearest stream gauge
Events
Gallery
Sources
- • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
- • NOAA National Weather Service
- • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
- • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)