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Brookdale

California · 2,043 residents · 3.847 sq mi
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Brookdale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,368. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $620,900. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,043
+5%since 2019
from 1,939 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
44.2
−15%since 2019
from 52.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
9921K2K2K3K201020202024Brookdale
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.6%(74)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(109)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.3%(108)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.5%(91)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(108)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.3%(252)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.2%(290)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.5%(275)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.6%(339)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7415.5%(316)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.9%(60)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1%(21)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,368
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $108,790 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,486
+10%since 2019
from $46,805 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2019
from 57.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$620,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $648,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,012
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $909 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−17.2 ptssince 2019
from 80.9% in 2019
36.3% rent
Afford Score
8.8
+48%since 2019
from 6.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,698)
Black1.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(21)
Asian0.9%(18)
Other9.2%(178)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(1,571)
Black0.9%(18)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(237)
Asian2.5%(52)
Other10.6%(216)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish14.1%(182)
English13.8%(179)
German11.1%(144)
American9%(116)
Russian7.5%(97)
Swedish7.1%(92)
Polish4.7%(61)
British4.6%(59)
French3%(39)
Danish2.6%(34)
Scottish2.3%(30)
Italian1.7%(22)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.2%(15)
Ukrainian1.1%(14)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(11)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Russian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 37.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 93.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+7%since 2019
from 31.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 68.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 70.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 38.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Female
53.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Foreign born
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married50.1%(354)
Married39.3%(278)
Widowed5.2%(37)
Divorced5.4%(38)
Women 15+
Never married38.2%(200)
Married51.8%(271)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced9.9%(52)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookdale, California?

Brookdale, California has about 2,043 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookdale, California?

The typical household in Brookdale, California earns about $70,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookdale, California expensive?

In Brookdale, California, the median home is worth about $620,900, and the typical rent is about $1,012 a month.

How educated are people in Brookdale, California?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in Brookdale, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookdale, California?

About 13.9% of people in Brookdale, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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