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Brookdale

New Jersey · 9,239 residents · 1.603 sq mi
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Brookdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,319. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $401,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,239
−2%vs 2011
vs 9,450 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,764 / sq mi
−2%vs 2011
vs 5,895 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+4%vs 2011
vs 40.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,319
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $103,387 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,048
−6%vs 2011
vs $43,651 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.387 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$401,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $392,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,315
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,307 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−23.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.4% in 2011
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+8%vs 2011
vs 3.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(7,078)
Black2.3%(215)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(952)
Asian12.4%(1,170)
Other0.4%(35)
Diversity Score51.6%(4,879)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(6,415)
Black4.4%(409)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(1,085)
Asian12.1%(1,121)
Other0.7%(65)
Diversity Score58.9%(5,440)
Diversity Score
59
+14%vs 2011
vs 52 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 30.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.9%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.4%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.4% in 2011
Female
51.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.6% in 2011
Foreign born
18.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookdale, New Jersey?

Brookdale, New Jersey has about 9,239 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookdale, New Jersey?

The typical household in Brookdale, New Jersey earns about $97,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookdale, New Jersey expensive?

In Brookdale, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $401,000, and the typical rent is about $1,315 a month.

How educated are people in Brookdale, New Jersey?

About 49.5% of adults age 25 and over in Brookdale, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookdale, New Jersey?

About 2.7% of people in Brookdale, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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