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Brooklyn

Michigan · 1,206 residents · 0.938 sq mi
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Brooklyn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,946. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $148,100. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,206
+3%since 2000
from 1,176 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,286 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+10%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8379941K1K1K1990201020202024Brooklyn
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,946
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,964 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,043
+11%since 2000
from $18,933 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services7.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$549
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.1%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+55%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(23)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(72)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,140)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(35)
Asian1.3%(16)
Other1.5%(18)
Diversity Score14.2%(171)
Diversity Score
14
+132%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
10.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklyn, Michigan?

Brooklyn, Michigan has about 1,206 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooklyn, Michigan?

The typical household in Brooklyn, Michigan earns about $32,946 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 $148,100, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklyn, Michigan?

About 14.6% 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 18.4% 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 171 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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