Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY Demographics
What is the population of Brooklyn Heights?
There are 69,251 residents in Brooklyn Heights, with a median age of 35. Of this, 46.59% are males and 53.41% are females. US-born citizens make up 75.61% of the resident pool in Brooklyn Heights, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.76%. Additionally, 11.64% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 52,575 people in Brooklyn Heights currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 69,251 | -0.7% |
| Male Population | 32,265 | -2.8% |
| Female Population | 36,986 | 1.2% |
Male Population 46.59%
Female Population 53.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | -0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 52,360 | -0.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 8,833 | 0.4% |
| Not Citizen | 8,058 | -0.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 75.61%
Citizen not U.S. Born 12.76%
Not Citizen 11.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,179 | 10.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,556 | -4.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,616 | 10.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,967 | 2.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 52,575 | -2.0% |
Moved from Abroad 1.74%
Moved from Same County 6.71%
Moved from Same State 8.27%
Moved from Different State 5.84%
Same House as Last Year 77.44%
What are the employment statistics in Brooklyn Heights?
White-collar workers make up 97.28% of the working population in Brooklyn Heights, while blue-collar employees account for 2.72%. There are also 9,586 entrepreneurs in Brooklyn Heights (11.65% of the workforce); 55,774 workers employed in private companies (67.76%); and 7,228 people working in governmental institutions (8.78%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 80,072 | 101.6% |
| Blue Collar | 2,236 | 68.2% |
White Collar 97.28%
Blue Collar 2.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 9,586 | 111.3% |
| Private Companies | 55,774 | 97.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 7,228 | 102.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 9,720 | 106.5% |
Self Employees 11.65%
Private Companies 67.76%
Governmental Workers 8.78%
Not for Profit Companies 11.81%
How many households are there in Brooklyn Heights?
There are a total of 33,141 households in Brooklyn Heights, each made up of around 1 members. Family establishments represent 43.55% of these Brooklyn Heights households, while non-family units account for the remaining 56.45%. Additionally, 18.79% of households have children and 81.21% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 33,141 | 2.8% |
| Average People per Household | 1 | -51.2% |
| Family Households | 14,432 | -1.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 18,709 | 6.8% |
Family Households 43.55%
Non-Family Households 56.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,228 | -6.5% |
| Households without Children | 26,913 | 5.3% |
Households with Children 18.79%
Households without Children 81.21%
What are the median and average incomes in Brooklyn Heights?
The average annual household income in Brooklyn Heights is $243,020, while the median household income sits at $169,285 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $206,334, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $163,125. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $27,100 and $97,407, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $243,020 | 4.7% |
| Median Household Income | $169,285 | 3.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 6,798 | -2.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 57,850 | -0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Brooklyn Heights?
There are 36,155 housing units in Brooklyn Heights, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1955. Of the 33,141 occupied housing units in Brooklyn Heights, 35.53% are owner-occupied, while 64.47% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,208,900. In general, housing costs reach $3,142 per month in Brooklyn Heights.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 36,155 | 2.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1955 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 14,780 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,299 | -17.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,706 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,859 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 713 | -3.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 625 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 651 | -0.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,080 | -1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 7,815 | 3.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 627 | 389.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 33,141 | 2.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 11,776 | 5.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 21,365 | 1.7% |
Owner Occupied 35.53%
Renter Occupied 64.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,066 | 4.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,710 | 5.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,208,900 | -3.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $992,500 | 6.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $3,142 | 3.8% |
With Mortgage 60%
Without Mortgage 40%
What is the level of education in Brooklyn Heights?
Approximately 10.73% of the population in Brooklyn Heights holds a high school degree (that's 6,211 residents), while 8.48% have attained a college certificate (4,908 locals) and 38.03% have a bachelor's degree (22,020 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,335 | -10.8% |
| Some High School | 6,211 | -9.4% |
| Some College | 4,908 | 7.2% |
| Associate Degree | 1,659 | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22,020 | 4.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 21,774 | 0.8% |
No High School 2.31%
Some High School 10.73%
Some College 8.48%
Associate Degree 2.86%
Bachelor's Degree 38.03%
Graduate Degree 37.6%
What is the marital status of Brooklyn Heights residents?
A total of 28,037 people in Brooklyn Heights have never been married (which represents 47.47% of the total population), while 25,331 of them are wedded (42.89%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 945 (1.6%) and 3,963 (6.71%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 28,037 | 3.1% |
| Married | 25,331 | -1.8% |
| Separated | 945 | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1,736 | -12.5% |
| Divorced | 3,963 | 5.2% |
Never Married 47.47%
Married 42.89%
Separated 1.6%
Widowed 2.94%
Divorced 6.71%
What are the most common means of transportation in Brooklyn Heights?
The top three means of transportation people in Brooklyn Heights use to get to work are: subway or elevated, walking and car. A total of 18,285 residents commute by subway or elevated, 3,691 prefer going to work by walking and 2,287 by car
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,287 | -13.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 429 | -6.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 18,285 | N/A |
| Railroad | 96 | -43.2% |
| Ferryboat | 200 | -5.2% |
| Bicycle | 1,185 | -0.8% |
| Motorcycle | 39 | -15.2% |
| TaxiCab | 683 | -16.9% |
| Walk | 3,691 | -8.5% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.