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Brooklyn

Michigan · 1,313 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 $34,808. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $127,300. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,313
+12%since 2000
from 1,176 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,400 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+12%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8379941K1K1K1990201020202024Brooklyn
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,808
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,182
+28%since 2000
from $18,933 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,208)
Black1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2%(26)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other2.9%(39)
Diversity Score16.5%(216)
Diversity Score
16
+170%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+74%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklyn, Michigan?

Brooklyn, Michigan has about 1,313 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooklyn, Michigan?

The typical household in Brooklyn, Michigan earns about $34,808 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 $127,300, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklyn, Michigan?

About 21.0% 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 17.2% 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 278 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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