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Brooklawn

New Jersey · 1,815 residents · 0.488 sq mi
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Brooklawn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,805. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 539 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,400. Households here earn about 47% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
1,815
−23%since 2000
from 2,354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,719 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 4,824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+10%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Brooklawn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,805
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,216
+54%since 2000
from $18,295 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(1,380)
Black4.6%(83)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(209)
Asian3.6%(65)
Other2.3%(42)
Diversity Score47.6%(863)
Diversity Score
48
+106%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−17.3 ptssince 2011
from 76.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklawn, New Jersey?

Brooklawn, New Jersey has about 1,815 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brooklawn, New Jersey earns about $44,805 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 $120,400, and the typical rent is about $1,400 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklawn, New Jersey?

About 15.0% 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 7.4% 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 5 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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