Brooks, ME is a small rural community located in the heart of Maine. With a population of just 1,151 people and a population density of 46 people per square mile, it is one of the most sparsely populated towns in the entire state. Despite its size, Brooks offers a variety of activities and organizations for locals to enjoy year-round. Popular businesses include the local cafe \"The Back Porch,\" antique shop \"Vintage Emporium,\" and auto repair shop \"Brooks Motor Works.\" For those looking to take advantage of Maine's outdoor beauty, Brooks is surrounded by plenty of hiking trails, lakes for swimming and fishing, and plenty of camping spots. If being outdoors isn't your thing, Brooks also has plenty of other activities for locals to enjoy like visiting the library or attending one of the town's many sporting events such as baseball games or soccer tournaments. No matter what activities you prefer in Brooks there's something for everyone.
The population in Brooks is 1,151. There are 47 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Brooks is 44.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Brooks is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Brooks
- 62.1% are married
- 20.1% are divorced
- 25.7% are married with children
- 29.0% have children, but are single
Race in Brooks
- 90.7% are White
- 2.8% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander