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East Brooklyn

Illinois · 80 residents · 0.052 sq mi
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East Brooklyn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,250. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $117,900. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80
−35%since 2000
from 123 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,538 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 2,365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+45%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4069991281571990201020202024East Brooklyn
202450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,250
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,647
+94%since 2000
from $21,470 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services13.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−49%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(3)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(75)
Black1.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(7)
Diversity Score
9
+16%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 96.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2011
from 20.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.9%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Brooklyn, Illinois?

East Brooklyn, Illinois has about 80 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Brooklyn, Illinois?

The typical household in East Brooklyn, Illinois earns about $91,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Brooklyn, Illinois expensive?

In East Brooklyn, Illinois, the median home is worth about $117,900.

How educated are people in East Brooklyn, Illinois?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in East Brooklyn, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Brooklyn, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in East Brooklyn, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Brooklyn, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, East Brooklyn, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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