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Brooklawn

New Jersey · 1,955 residents · 0.488 sq mi
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Brooklawn is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,488. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 399 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,955
−17%since 2000
from 2,354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,006 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 4,824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+5%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Brooklawn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,488
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,154
+43%since 2000
from $18,295 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.262
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
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
$159,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,025
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+35%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(1,656)
Black5.1%(99)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(123)
Asian2.2%(43)
Other1.4%(26)
Diversity Score33.7%(659)
Diversity Score
34
+46%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklawn, New Jersey?

Brooklawn, New Jersey has about 1,955 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brooklawn, New Jersey earns about $58,488 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 $159,000, and the typical rent is about $1,025 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklawn, New Jersey?

About 19.6% 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 2.0% of people in Brooklawn, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooklawn, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooklawn, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 145 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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