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Brooklyn

Michigan · 1,450 residents (2025 est.) · 0.938 sq mi
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Brooklyn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,324. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $200,000. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,180
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,176 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,258 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
+23%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,450 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8379941K1K1K1990201020202024Brooklyn
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,324
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,964 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,766
+84%since 2000
from $18,933 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−5%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,021
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.6%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+22%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
RELATED:See current rent listings in Brooklyn on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(23)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(72)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,087)
Black1.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(53)
Diversity Score18.6%(219)
Diversity Score
19
+204%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+58%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.6%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 23.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+24.4 ptssince 2017
from 64.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklyn, Michigan?

Brooklyn, Michigan has about 1,180 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooklyn, Michigan?

The typical household in Brooklyn, Michigan earns about $56,324 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooklyn, Michigan expensive?

In Brooklyn, Michigan, the median home is worth about $200,000, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklyn, Michigan?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brooklyn, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooklyn, Michigan?

About 9.0% of people in Brooklyn, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooklyn, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooklyn, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 145 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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