Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, NY Demographics
What is the population of Brighton Beach?
There are 83,069 residents in Brighton Beach, with a median age of 46.7. Of this, 48.38% are males and 51.62% are females. US-born citizens make up 34.98% of the resident pool in Brighton Beach, while non-US-born citizens account for 46.1%. Additionally, 18.92% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 75,727 people in Brighton Beach currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 83,069 | -2.1% |
| Male Population | 40,192 | -1.0% |
| Female Population | 42,877 | -3.1% |
Male Population 48.38%
Female Population 51.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 46.7 | 1.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 29,058 | -3.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 38,292 | -1.5% |
| Not Citizen | 15,719 | -0.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 34.98%
Citizen not U.S. Born 46.1%
Not Citizen 18.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 957 | 28.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,687 | -24.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,045 | 3.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 469 | -21.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 75,727 | -0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 1.17%
Moved from Same County 4.5%
Moved from Same State 1.28%
Moved from Different State 0.57%
Same House as Last Year 92.48%
What are the employment statistics in Brighton Beach?
White-collar workers make up 81.34% of the working population in Brighton Beach, while blue-collar employees account for 18.66%. There are also 4,076 entrepreneurs in Brighton Beach (10.94% of the workforce); 24,002 workers employed in private companies (64.41%); and 5,408 people working in governmental institutions (14.51%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 30,311 | -2.2% |
| Blue Collar | 6,952 | -5.1% |
White Collar 81.34%
Blue Collar 18.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,076 | 2.6% |
| Private Companies | 24,002 | -5.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,408 | -4.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,777 | 17.9% |
Self Employees 10.94%
Private Companies 64.41%
Governmental Workers 14.51%
Not for Profit Companies 10.14%
How many households are there in Brighton Beach?
There are a total of 34,769 households in Brighton Beach, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.6% of these Brighton Beach households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.4%. Additionally, 22.57% of households have children and 77.43% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 34,769 | 0.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 21,765 | 0.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 13,004 | 0.4% |
Family Households 62.6%
Non-Family Households 37.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,846 | -2.6% |
| Households without Children | 26,923 | 1.0% |
Households with Children 22.57%
Households without Children 77.43%
What are the median and average incomes in Brighton Beach?
The average annual household income in Brighton Beach is $94,910, while the median household income sits at $61,320 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $76,124, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $84,825. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $44,259 and $32,809, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $94,910 | 8.2% |
| Median Household Income | $61,320 | 4.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 67,230 | -2.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Brighton Beach?
There are 36,885 housing units in Brighton Beach, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1954. Of the 34,769 occupied housing units in Brighton Beach, 37.61% are owner-occupied, while 62.39% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 46.14% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $786,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,561 per month in Brighton Beach.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 36,885 | -1.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1954 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 10,971 | -5.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,444 | -5.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7,963 | 17.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6,630 | -9.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,677 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 959 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 732 | -28.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,363 | -4.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,080 | 3.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 66 | 57.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 34,769 | 0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 13,076 | -1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $21,693 | 0.9% |
Owner Occupied 37.61%
Renter Occupied 62.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,033 | -2.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,043 | 0.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $786,100 | 16.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $651,000 | 17.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,561 | 10.2% |
With Mortgage 46.14%
Without Mortgage 53.86%
What is the level of education in Brighton Beach?
Approximately 26.98% of the population in Brighton Beach holds a high school degree (that's 18,584 residents), while 12.08% have attained a college certificate (11,810 locals) and 27.16% have a bachelor's degree (18,713 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,869 | -14.9% |
| Some High School | 18,584 | -3.9% |
| Some College | 11,810 | 1.6% |
| Associate Degree | 5,759 | -3.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18,713 | 2.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,643 | -0.7% |
No High School 5.62%
Some High School 26.98%
Some College 12.08%
Associate Degree 8.36%
Bachelor's Degree 27.16%
Graduate Degree 19.8%
What is the marital status of Brighton Beach residents?
A total of 19,498 people in Brighton Beach have never been married (which represents 27.38% of the total population), while 38,918 of them are wedded (54.64%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,469 (2.06%) and 6,564 (9.22%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 19,498 | -1.1% |
| Married | 38,918 | -0.6% |
| Separated | 1,469 | -12.7% |
| Widowed | 6,241 | -3.4% |
| Divorced | 6,564 | 6,564.0% |
Never Married 27.38%
Married 54.64%
Separated 2.06%
Widowed 8.76%
Divorced 9.22%
What are the most common means of transportation in Brighton Beach?
The top three means of transportation people in Brighton Beach use to get to work are: car, subway or elevated and walking. A total of 11,845 residents commute by car, 11,765 prefer going to work by subway or elevated and 4,502 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 11,845 | -5.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,887 | -8.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 11,765 | N/A |
| Railroad | 76 | 68.9% |
| Bicycle | 239 | -5.2% |
| Motorcycle | 46 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 123 | 98.4% |
| Walk | 4,502 | 6.7% |
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.