The population of Brooke City, Virginia is primarily comprised of white residents, with a median household income of $36,543. Of that total, 52.4% were married couples, with a female householder making $20,690 on average. The median age of the population is 38.2, and about 10.5% of families live below the poverty line. The city's population is governed by a five-member city council. The mayor is elected in a citywide vote and the council is comprised of five members.