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West Brooklyn

Illinois · 131 residents · 0.094 sq mi
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West Brooklyn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,417. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. Median home value is $95,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
131
−25%since 2000
from 174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,394 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,851 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+24%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1171321481641791990201020202024West Brooklyn
2024152
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,417
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,687
+53%since 2000
from $16,102 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,156
+223%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−33%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(10)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(26)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(108)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(13)
Asian1.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.8%(38)
Diversity Score
29
+89%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
+117%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
46.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Brooklyn, Illinois?

West Brooklyn, Illinois has about 131 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Brooklyn, Illinois earns about $65,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Brooklyn, Illinois expensive?

In West Brooklyn, Illinois, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $1,156 a month.

How educated are people in West Brooklyn, Illinois?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Brooklyn, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Brooklyn, Illinois?

About 13.9% of people in West Brooklyn, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Brooklyn, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, West Brooklyn, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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