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Brooklyn

Connecticut · 952 residents · 1.154 sq mi
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Brooklyn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,386. Population has grown 15% since 2019. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $271,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
952
+15%since 2019
from 827 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
825 / sq mi
+15%since 2019
from 717 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
−1%since 2019
from 43.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7768639511K1K201020202024Brooklyn
2024986
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,386
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,766 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,979
+28%since 2019
from $14,035 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2019
from 29.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $243,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,305
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2019
from 65.9% in 2019
47.5% rent
Afford Score
4.4
−10%since 2019
from 4.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(538)
Black11.9%(98)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(159)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(32)
Diversity Score65.5%(542)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(631)
Black14.5%(138)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(141)
Asian1.4%(13)
Other2.8%(27)
Diversity Score64.3%(613)
Diversity Score
64
−2%since 2019
from 66 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 80.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 95.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% 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
31.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
4.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2019
from 83.4% in 2019
Female
27.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2019
from 16.6% in 2019
Foreign born
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklyn, Connecticut?

Brooklyn, Connecticut has about 952 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooklyn, Connecticut?

The typical household in Brooklyn, Connecticut earns about $61,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooklyn, Connecticut expensive?

In Brooklyn, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $271,400, and the typical rent is about $1,305 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklyn, Connecticut?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Brooklyn, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooklyn, Connecticut?

About 9.7% of people in Brooklyn, Connecticut 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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