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Old Brooklyn

Ohio · Cleveland · 31,824 residents · 5.715 sq mi
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Old Brooklyn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,259. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $128,425. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up Old Brooklyn; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,824
Population density
5,569 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,259
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,991
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,425
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$920
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.7%
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(18,644)
Black12.5%(3,993)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(6,782)
Asian0.8%(264)
Other6.7%(2,141)
Diversity Score73.9%(23,511)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(18,644)
Black12.5%(3,993)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(6,782)
Asian0.8%(264)
Other6.7%(2,141)
Diversity Score73.9%(23,511)
Diversity Score
74
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Foreign born
6.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio?

Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio has about 31,824 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio?

The typical household in Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio earns about $50,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio expensive?

In Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio, the median home is worth about $128,425, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.

How educated are people in Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio?

About 21.7% of people in Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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