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Brooklyn

Iowa · 1,502 residents · 1.315 sq mi
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Brooklyn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,435. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $101,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
1,502
+10%since 2000
from 1,367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,142 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,040 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
−4%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Brooklyn
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,435
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,516
+45%since 2000
from $18,315 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,413)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(51)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.5%(143)
Diversity Score
10
+551%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklyn, Iowa?

Brooklyn, Iowa has about 1,502 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooklyn, Iowa?

The typical household in Brooklyn, Iowa earns about $50,435 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 $101,100, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklyn, Iowa?

About 14.3% 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 17.1% 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 84 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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