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Brooklyn

Oregon · Portland · 9,698 residents · 2.059 sq mi
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The short version

Brooklyn is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,104. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $710,120. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Brooklyn; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,698
Population density
4,710 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,104
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$64,434
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$710,120
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,737
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.3%
52.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(7,655)
Black1%(96)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(742)
Asian5.2%(508)
Other7.2%(697)
Diversity Score45.4%(4,401)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(7,655)
Black1%(96)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(742)
Asian5.2%(508)
Other7.2%(697)
Diversity Score45.4%(4,401)
Diversity Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
Female
52.3%
Foreign born
6.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Portland

Arbor LodgeBeaumont-WilshireBrentwood-DarlingtonBridlemileBuckmanCentennialConcordiaCorbett-Terwilliger-Lair HillCreston-KenilworthCullyDowntownForest Park - LinntonGoose HollowHayhurstHazelwoodHillsdaleHosford-AbernethyHumboldtKentonKernsKingLentsLloydMadison SouthMill ParkMontavillaMount ScottMount TaborMultnomahNorthwestOverlookParkrose HeightsPearl DistrictPleasant ValleyPortsmouthPowellhurst GilbertRichmondRose City ParkSellwood-MorelandSouthwest HillsSt.JohnsWoodstockNeighborhoods in Portland
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Places similar to Brooklyn

Adams Point
Pop 9,639
Verdemont
Pop 8,833
Island White
Pop 9,661
Mission Valley East
Pop 9,046
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BROOKLYN VS
Adams Point
Income$104,199+2%
Home value$839,763+18%
Population9,639−1%
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BROOKLYN VS
Verdemont
Income$102,728+1%
Home value$549,803−23%
Population8,833−9%
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BROOKLYN VS
Island White
Income$107,475+5%
Home value$1,005,609+42%
Population9,661same
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BROOKLYN VS
Mission Valley East
Income$105,158+3%
Home value$534,617−25%
Population9,046−7%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooklyn, Portland, Oregon?

Brooklyn, Portland, Oregon has about 9,698 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooklyn, Portland, Oregon?

The typical household in Brooklyn, Portland, Oregon earns about $102,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooklyn, Portland, Oregon expensive?

In Brooklyn, Portland, Oregon, the median home is worth about $710,120, and the typical rent is about $1,737 a month.

How educated are people in Brooklyn, Portland, Oregon?

About 60.5% of adults age 25 and over in Brooklyn, Portland, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooklyn, Portland, Oregon?

About 9.1% of people in Brooklyn, Portland, Oregon 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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