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Brooklyn

Indiana · 1,598 residents · 0.99 sq mi
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Brooklyn is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,636. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $116,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
1,598
+3%since 2000
from 1,545 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,614 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
+8%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Brooklyn
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,636
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,880 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,522
+18%since 2000
from $18,242 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,479)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(43)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,547)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(29)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other4.4%(70)
Diversity Score15.1%(242)
Diversity Score
15
+439%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklyn, Indiana?

Brooklyn, Indiana has about 1,598 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooklyn, Indiana?

The typical household in Brooklyn, Indiana earns about $58,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooklyn, Indiana expensive?

In Brooklyn, Indiana, the median home is worth about $116,700, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklyn, Indiana?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Brooklyn, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooklyn, Indiana?

About 19.4% of people in Brooklyn, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooklyn, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooklyn, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 436 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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