Brooklyn, NY Demographics
What is the population of Brooklyn?
There are 2,590,486 residents in Brooklyn, with a median age of 35.8. Of this, 47.71% are males and 52.29% are females. US-born citizens make up 61.4% of the resident pool in Brooklyn, while non-US-born citizens account for 25.17%. Additionally, 13.43% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 2,307,476 people in Brooklyn currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 2,590,486 | -1.3% |
| Male Population | 1,235,948 | -1.1% |
| Female Population | 1,354,537 | -1.5% |
Male Population 47.71%
Female Population 52.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.8 | 0.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 1,590,537 | -1.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 652,120 | -0.8% |
| Not Citizen | 347,828 | -2.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 61.4%
Citizen not U.S. Born 25.17%
Not Citizen 13.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 16,425 | -2.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 150,857 | 0.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 48,215 | 6.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 32,771 | 10.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,307,476 | -1.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.64%
Moved from Same County 5.9%
Moved from Same State 1.89%
Moved from Different State 1.28%
Same House as Last Year 90.29%
What are the employment statistics in Brooklyn?
White-collar workers make up 85.96% of the working population in Brooklyn, while blue-collar employees account for 14.04%. There are also 124,956 entrepreneurs in Brooklyn (10.27% of the workforce); 774,390 workers employed in private companies (63.64%); and 174,682 people working in governmental institutions (14.36%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,045,987 | -0.8% |
| Blue Collar | 170,839 | -1.9% |
White Collar 85.96%
Blue Collar 14.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 124,956 | -2.2% |
| Private Companies | 774,390 | -1.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 174,682 | -2.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 142,799 | 5.0% |
Self Employees 10.27%
Private Companies 63.64%
Governmental Workers 14.36%
Not for Profit Companies 11.74%
How many households are there in Brooklyn?
There are a total of 964,027 households in Brooklyn, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 60.17% of these Brooklyn households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.83%. Additionally, 28.84% of households have children and 71.16% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 964,027 | 1.2% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 580,073 | -0.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 383,954 | 3.1% |
Family Households 60.17%
Non-Family Households 39.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 278,072 | -1.1% |
| Households without Children | 685,955 | 2.1% |
Households with Children 28.84%
Households without Children 71.16%
What are the median and average incomes in Brooklyn?
The average annual household income in Brooklyn is $110,416, while the median household income sits at $75,947 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $92,272, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $76,318. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $57,171 and $38,777, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $110,416 | 9.1% |
| Median Household Income | $75,947 | 13.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,052,856 | -1.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Brooklyn?
There are 1,042,913 housing units in Brooklyn, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1938. Of the 964,027 occupied housing units in Brooklyn, 30.32% are owner-occupied, while 69.68% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.77% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $964,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,770 per month in Brooklyn.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,042,913 | 1.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1938 | -0.7% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 514,673 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 89,205 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 109,242 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 101,435 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 52,232 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 32,989 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 31,318 | -0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 52,258 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 56,894 | 22.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,666 | 607.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 964,027 | 1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 292,300 | -0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $671,726 | 1.8% |
Owner Occupied 30.32%
Renter Occupied 69.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 174,695 | -0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 117,605 | 1.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $964,900 | 10.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $892,300 | 13.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,770 | 7.9% |
With Mortgage 59.77%
Without Mortgage 40.23%
What is the level of education in Brooklyn?
Approximately 32.69% of the population in Brooklyn holds a high school degree (that's 670,895 residents), while 16.37% have attained a college certificate (335,891 locals) and 22.92% have a bachelor's degree (470,435 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 157,078 | -0.6% |
| Some High School | 670,895 | -1.8% |
| Some College | 335,891 | -2.7% |
| Associate Degree | 123,397 | -1.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 470,435 | 1.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 294,507 | 1.6% |
No High School 7.65%
Some High School 32.69%
Some College 16.37%
Associate Degree 6.01%
Bachelor's Degree 22.92%
Graduate Degree 14.35%
What is the marital status of Brooklyn residents?
A total of 932,865 people in Brooklyn have never been married (which represents 43.32% of the total population), while 898,275 of them are wedded (41.71%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 56,600 (2.63%) and 156,682 (7.28%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 932,865 | -0.6% |
| Married | 898,275 | -1.1% |
| Separated | 56,600 | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 109,210 | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 156,682 | 156,682.0% |
Never Married 43.32%
Married 41.71%
Separated 2.63%
Widowed 5.07%
Divorced 7.28%
What are the most common means of transportation in Brooklyn?
The top three means of transportation people in Brooklyn use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 261,910 residents commute by car, 99,746 prefer going to work by walking and 92,746 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 261,910 | -1.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 92,746 | -1.4% |
| Railroad | 7,992 | 706.5% |
| Ferryboat | 1,976 | 4.5% |
| Bicycle | 24,387 | 6.2% |
| Motorcycle | 1,122 | 18.9% |
| TaxiCab | 10,601 | 9.5% |
| Walk | 99,746 | -0.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Brooklyn by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11206 | 89,949 | 32,698 | $51,507.00 | $81,598.00 |
| 11207 | 96,801 | 34,831 | $52,569.00 | $71,269.00 |
| 11208 | 108,180 | 34,321 | $56,298.00 | $76,161.00 |
| 11209 | 71,812 | 30,179 | $88,546.00 | $122,020.00 |
| 11210 | 63,426 | 21,652 | $82,904.00 | $114,070.00 |
| 11211 | 65,511 | 26,822 | $94,824.00 | $141,026.00 |
| 11201 | 69,755 | 32,227 | $163,310.00 | $232,020.00 |
| 11203 | 78,506 | 29,411 | $68,006.00 | $89,068.00 |
| 11204 | 80,575 | 25,118 | $64,172.00 | $83,981.00 |
| 11205 | 50,319 | 16,861 | $74,839.00 | $132,369.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.