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Brooklawn

New Jersey · 1,834 residents (2025 est.) · 0.488 sq mi
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Brooklawn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,063. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 574 residents. 14% 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 $159,200. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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
1,780
−24%since 2000
from 2,354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,648 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 4,824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+26%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,834 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Brooklawn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,063
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,967
+102%since 2000
from $18,295 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+56%since 2010
from 0.262 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,392
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+34%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(2,081)
Black4.1%(96)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(111)
Asian0.9%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(542)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(1,269)
Black11.6%(207)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(131)
Asian7.5%(133)
Other2.2%(40)
Diversity Score58.3%(1,038)
Diversity Score
58
+153%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 76.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2017
from 86.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 86.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklawn, New Jersey?

Brooklawn, New Jersey has about 1,780 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brooklawn, New Jersey earns about $59,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooklawn, New Jersey expensive?

In Brooklawn, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $159,200, and the typical rent is about $1,392 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklawn, New Jersey?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Brooklawn, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooklawn, New Jersey?

About 9.3% of people in Brooklawn, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooklawn, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooklawn, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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