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Brooklyn

Wisconsin · 1,524 residents · 1.118 sq mi
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Brooklyn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,423. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $172,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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
1,524
+66%since 2000
from 916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,363 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 819 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+12%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6729041K1K2K1990201020202024Brooklyn
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,423
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,056 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,601
+78%since 2000
from $19,480 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,292
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $693 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(891)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(13)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(47)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,339)
Black2.2%(33)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(80)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other5.1%(78)
Diversity Score29%(442)
Diversity Score
29
+465%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+82%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
82.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 88.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.9%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklyn, Wisconsin?

Brooklyn, Wisconsin has about 1,524 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooklyn, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Brooklyn, Wisconsin earns about $89,423 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 $172,100, and the typical rent is about $1,292 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklyn, Wisconsin?

About 37.3% 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 3.4% 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 775 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

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