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Brooklyn

Illinois · 649 residents · 0.811 sq mi
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Brooklyn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,188. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $31,400. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 72% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
649
−4%since 2000
from 676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
800 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.5
−13%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3265457659841K1990201020202024Brooklyn
2024729
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,188
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,630 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,163
+53%since 2000
from $7,944 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,400
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$376
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
28.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
71.6% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.6%(4)
Black98.2%(664)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(15)
Black93.1%(604)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(17)
Diversity Score15.8%(102)
Diversity Score
16
+509%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+15%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.8%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 35.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklyn, Illinois?

Brooklyn, Illinois has about 649 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooklyn, Illinois?

The typical household in Brooklyn, Illinois earns about $19,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooklyn, Illinois expensive?

In Brooklyn, Illinois, the median home is worth about $31,400, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklyn, Illinois?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brooklyn, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooklyn, Illinois?

About 36.7% of people in Brooklyn, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooklyn, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooklyn, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 481 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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

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