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Brookdale

New Jersey · 9,854 residents · 1.603 sq mi
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Brookdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,558. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $398,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,854
+1%since 2019
from 9,801 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
6,147 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 6,114 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+2%since 2019
from 40.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,558
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $112,214 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,969
+4%since 2019
from $50,118 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 69.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$398,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $378,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,515
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,469 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 83.8% in 2019
16.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−8%since 2019
from 3.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(6,167)
Black5.9%(579)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(1,624)
Asian11.8%(1,158)
Other2.8%(273)
Diversity Score69.8%(6,841)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(5,638)
Black6.5%(643)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(1,816)
Asian12.6%(1,240)
Other3.6%(356)
Diversity Score75.6%(7,445)
Diversity Score
76
+8%since 2019
from 70 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 96.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 23.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
−5%since 2019
from 35.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 71.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 68.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 58.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
Female
50.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
Foreign born
21.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 22.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookdale, New Jersey?

Brookdale, New Jersey has about 9,854 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brookdale, New Jersey earns about $128,558 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 $398,900, and the typical rent is about $1,515 a month.

How educated are people in Brookdale, New Jersey?

About 61.1% 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 3.8% 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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