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Brooklyn

Indiana · 2,511 residents · 0.99 sq mi
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Brooklyn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,984. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,511
+63%since 2000
from 1,545 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,536 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 1,561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+13%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Brooklyn
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,984
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,880 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,001
+26%since 2000
from $18,242 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,600
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$914
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,316)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(45)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other2.4%(59)
Diversity Score12.2%(306)
Diversity Score
12
+333%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklyn, Indiana?

Brooklyn, Indiana has about 2,511 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooklyn, Indiana?

The typical household in Brooklyn, Indiana earns about $58,984 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 $93,600, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklyn, Indiana?

About 9.7% 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 7.9% 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 1,349 residents, a change of about 116 percent over that period.

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

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