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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brooklyn

Wisconsin · 916 residents · 1.118 sq mi
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Brooklyn is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,056. Population has grown 22% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $105,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
916
+22%since 1990
from 749 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
819 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 670 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.1
+5%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6729041K1K2K1990201020202024Brooklyn
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,056
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,321 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,480
+52%since 1990
from $12,842 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $457 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.1% in 1990
21.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+25%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Brooklyn on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(746)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.4%(3)
Diversity Score1.7%(12)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(891)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(13)
Asian0.4%(4)
Diversity Score5.1%(47)
Diversity Score
5
+210%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.3%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
−39%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklyn, Wisconsin?

Brooklyn, Wisconsin has about 916 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brooklyn, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Brooklyn, Wisconsin earns about $48,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooklyn, Wisconsin expensive?

In Brooklyn, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $105,300, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklyn, Wisconsin?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brooklyn, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooklyn, Wisconsin?

About 2.9% of people in Brooklyn, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooklyn, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooklyn, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 167 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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