Brooklyn Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Brooklyn?
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There are 2,533,862 residents in Brooklyn, with a median age of 35.6. Of this, 47.39% are males and 52.61% are females. US-born citizens make up 61.33% of the resident pool in Brooklyn, while non-US-born citizens account for 24.99%. Additionally, 13.68% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 2,264,390 people in Brooklyn currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 2,264,390 people in Brooklyn currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 2,533,862 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 1,200,738 | -0.5% |
| Female Population | 1,333,124 | -0.5% |
Male population 47.39%
Female population 52.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.6 | 1.1% |
| Citizen US Born | 1,553,941 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 633,202 | -1.2% |
| Not Citizen | 346,720 | -3.4% |
Citizen US Born 61.33%
Citizen not US Born 24.99%
Not Citizen 13.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 18,603 | -15.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 142,082 | 0.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 44,511 | -3.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 28,143 | -0.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,264,390 | -0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.74%
Moved from Same County 5.69%
Moved from Same State 1.78%
Moved from Different State 1.13%
Same House as Last Year 90.66%
What are the employment statistics in Brooklyn?
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White-collar workers make up 85.68% of the working population in Brooklyn, while blue-collar employees account for 14.32%. There are also 124,152 entrepreneurs in Brooklyn (10.37% of the workforce); 772,075 workers employed in private companies (64.52%); and 171,069 people working in governmental institutions (14.3%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,025,299 | -0.1% |
| Blue Collar | 171,382 | -4.6% |
White Collar 85.68%
Blue Collar 14.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 124,152 | -0.1% |
| Private Companies | 772,075 | -2.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 171,069 | 1.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 129,386 | 4.7% |
Self Employees 10.37%
Private Companies 64.52%
Governmental Workers 14.3%
Not for Profit Companies 10.81%
How many households are there in Brooklyn?
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There are a total of 955,862 households in Brooklyn, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 61.07% of these Brooklyn households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.93%. Additionally, 30% of households have children and 70% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 955,862 | 1.4% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -2.3% |
| Family Households | 583,790 | 0.9% |
| Non-family Households | 372,072 | 2.2% |
Family Households 61.07%
Non-family Households 38.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 286,746 | -0.8% |
| Households without Children | 669,116 | 2.4% |
Households with Children 30%
Households without Children 70%
What are the median and average incomes in Brooklyn?
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The average annual household income in Brooklyn is $94,828, while the median household income sits at $62,952 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $73,403, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $70,198. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $45,154 and $33,189, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $94,828 | 4.8% |
| Median Household Income | $62,952 | 8.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 476,319 | -4.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,996,359 | 0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Brooklyn?
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There are 1,037,938 housing units in Brooklyn, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1952. Of the 955,862 occupied housing units in Brooklyn, 30.16% are owner-occupied, while 69.84% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.73% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $842,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,531 per month in Brooklyn.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.73% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $842,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,531 per month in Brooklyn.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,037,938 | 1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1952 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 522,921 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 87,759 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 107,422 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 104,425 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 53,933 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 32,618 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 32,762 | 6.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 54,682 | 0.8% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 41,416 | 26.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 955,862 | 1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 288,284 | 2.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 667,578 | 1.1% |
Owner Occupied 30.16%
Renter Occupied 69.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 175,083 | 1.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 113,201 | 3.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $842,000 | 2.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $750,400 | 2.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,531 | 3.9% |
With Mortgage 60.73%
Without Mortgage 39.27%
What is the level of education in Brooklyn?
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Approximately 33.42% of the population in Brooklyn holds a high school degree (that's 665,179 residents), while 16.8% have attained a college certificate (334,439 locals) and 22.32% have a bachelor's degree (444,198 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 152,775 | -3.5% |
| Some High School | 665,179 | -3.0% |
| Some College | 334,439 | -0.1% |
| Associate Degree | 118,224 | 1.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 444,198 | 3.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 275,500 | 3.6% |
No High School 7.68%
Some High School 33.42%
Some College 16.8%
Associate Degree 5.94%
Bachelor's Degree 22.32%
Graduate Degree 13.84%
What is the marital status of Brooklyn residents?
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A total of 891,170 people in Brooklyn have never been married (which represents 42.46% of the total population), while 897,766 of them are wedded (42.78%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 58,483 (2.79%) and 145,330 (6.92%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 891,170 | -0.5% |
| Married | 897,766 | -0.3% |
| Separated | 58,483 | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 105,961 | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 145,330 | 1.0% |
Never Married 42.46%
Married 42.78%
Separated 2.79%
Widowed 5.05%
Divorced 6.92%
What are the most common means of transportation in Brooklyn?
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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 257,837 residents commute by car, 99,484 prefer going to work by walking and 90,417 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 257,837 | -1.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 90,417 | -3.8% |
| Railroad | 1,154 | -20.6% |
| Ferryboat | 2,762 | 11.6% |
| Bicycle | 22,410 | 5.9% |
| Motorcycle | 802 | -15.3% |
| TaxiCab | 8,561 | 15.2% |
| Walk | 99,484 | -2.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Brooklyn by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11206 | 87,599 | 31,489 | $43,065.00 | $70,179.00 |
| 11207 | 90,867 | 34,010 | $42,276.00 | $59,078.00 |
| 11208 | 102,626 | 34,368 | $45,946.00 | $64,676.00 |
| 11209 | 68,368 | 29,186 | $79,524.00 | $108,104.00 |
| 11210 | 62,423 | 21,851 | $70,776.00 | $97,562.00 |
| 11211 | 104,561 | 40,821 | $90,871.00 | $128,607.00 |
| 11201 | 64,798 | 29,262 | $139,697.00 | $198,854.00 |
| 11203 | 77,589 | 29,249 | $57,707.00 | $76,911.00 |
| 11204 | 75,840 | 23,520 | $54,984.00 | $75,987.00 |
| 11205 | 47,866 | 16,779 | $62,952.00 | $104,376.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 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.
