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Brooklyn Heights

Ohio · 1,519 residents · 1.792 sq mi
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Brooklyn Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,185. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $172,400. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,519
−3%since 2000
from 1,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
848 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 869 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+9%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Brooklyn Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,185
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,847 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,939
+33%since 2000
from $27,012 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,148
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $676 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
13.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−30%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,504)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(21)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(106)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,351)
Black1.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(65)
Asian2.4%(36)
Other1.2%(18)
Diversity Score22.6%(344)
Diversity Score
23
+232%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+78%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio?

Brooklyn Heights, Ohio has about 1,519 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio?

The typical household in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio earns about $84,185 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooklyn Heights, Ohio expensive?

In Brooklyn Heights, Ohio, the median home is worth about $172,400, and the typical rent is about $1,148 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio?

About 4.0% of people in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooklyn Heights, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooklyn Heights, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 69 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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