Brook Highland, Alabama facts for kids
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Brook Highland, Alabama
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Location of Brook Highland in Shelby County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.85 sq mi (7.38 km2) |
| • Land | 2.78 sq mi (7.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,406 |
| • Density | 2,660.20/sq mi (1,027.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35242
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| Area code(s) | 205 and 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-40806 |
| GNIS feature ID | 154317 |
Brook Highland (which used to be called Lake Purdy) is a community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It's not an official city, but it's a place where many people live. In 2020, about 7,406 people lived there.
Where is Brook Highland?
Brook Highland is located in the southeastern part of Birmingham. You can find it along a major road called U.S. Route 280. This area has many places to shop, eat, and different neighborhoods.
From Brook Highland, downtown Birmingham is about 13 miles (21 km) to the northwest. The town of Chelsea is about 8 miles (13 km) to the southeast. Both are easily reached by U.S. Route 280.
The community covers a total area of about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,840 | — | |
| 2000 | 5,799 | 215.2% | |
| 2010 | 6,746 | 16.3% | |
| 2020 | 7,406 | 9.8% | |
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The number of people living in Brook Highland has grown over the years.
- In 1990, there were 1,840 people.
- By 2000, the population grew to 5,799 people.
- In 2010, it reached 6,746 people.
- The latest count in 2020 showed 7,406 residents.
People in 2000
In 2000, there were 5,799 people living in Brook Highland. Most residents were White (86.62%), with a smaller number of Black or African American (7.78%) and Asian (4.14%) people. About 3.43% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people living here was 29 years old. Many people were between 25 and 44 years old (43.8%).
People in 2010
By 2010, the population had increased to 6,746 people. The racial makeup had shifted a bit. White residents made up 73.6% of the population, while Black or African American residents were 16.2%. Asian residents were 4.4%. The percentage of Hispanic or Latino people also increased to 7.8%.
The median age in 2010 was 31.3 years. This means half the people were younger than 31.3 and half were older.
