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Brooklyn

Ohio · 11,359 residents · 4.251 sq mi
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Brooklyn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,341. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $115,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,359
−2%since 2000
from 11,586 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,672 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,725 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+3%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K11K12K1990201020202024Brooklyn
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,341
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,046 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,341
+34%since 2000
from $21,127 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
43.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−26%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(10,493)
Black1.7%(192)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(449)
Asian2.3%(264)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(2,174)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65%(7,378)
Black8.7%(988)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(1,794)
Asian5.7%(651)
Other4.6%(523)
Diversity Score67.3%(7,642)
Diversity Score
67
+258%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+98%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
15.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklyn, Ohio?

Brooklyn, Ohio has about 11,359 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooklyn, Ohio?

The typical household in Brooklyn, Ohio earns about $52,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooklyn, Ohio expensive?

In Brooklyn, Ohio, the median home is worth about $115,800, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklyn, Ohio?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Brooklyn, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooklyn, Ohio?

About 12.3% of people in Brooklyn, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooklyn, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooklyn, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 347 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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