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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brooklyn Park

Maryland · 10,938 residents · 4.211 sq mi
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Brooklyn Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,207. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $98,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,938
Unchangedsince 1990
from 10,987 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,597 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,609 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.8
+4%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K15K17K1990201020202024Brooklyn Park
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,207
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,756 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,582
+38%since 1990
from $13,433 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $447 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
20.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−8%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(10,632)
Black1.3%(148)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(174)
Asian0.7%(79)
Diversity Score11.5%(1,263)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(9,969)
Black4.2%(458)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(174)
Asian1.5%(164)
Diversity Score17.5%(1,916)
Diversity Score
18
+52%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.1%
+12.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−20%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklyn Park, Maryland?

Brooklyn Park, Maryland has about 10,938 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brooklyn Park, Maryland?

The typical household in Brooklyn Park, Maryland earns about $42,207 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooklyn Park, Maryland expensive?

In Brooklyn Park, Maryland, the median home is worth about $98,900, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklyn Park, Maryland?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Brooklyn Park, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooklyn Park, Maryland?

About 8.0% of people in Brooklyn Park, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooklyn Park, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooklyn Park, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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