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Brooklyn

Iowa · 1,468 residents · 1.315 sq mi
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Brooklyn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $82,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,468
+7%since 2000
from 1,367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,116 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,040 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
−9%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Brooklyn
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,583
+29%since 2000
from $18,315 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Brooklyn on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,353)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,383)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4%(58)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score12.9%(189)
Diversity Score
13
+781%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+66%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklyn, Iowa?

Brooklyn, Iowa has about 1,468 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooklyn, Iowa?

The typical household in Brooklyn, Iowa earns about $40,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooklyn, Iowa expensive?

In Brooklyn, Iowa, the median home is worth about $82,700, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklyn, Iowa?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Brooklyn, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooklyn, Iowa?

About 14.8% of people in Brooklyn, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooklyn, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooklyn, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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