Downtown Brooklyn Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Downtown Brooklyn?
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There are 68,777 residents in Downtown Brooklyn, with a median age of 35.3. Of this, 47.68% are males and 52.32% are females. US-born citizens make up 77.35% of the resident pool in Downtown Brooklyn, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.09%. Additionally, 10.56% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 53,205 people in Downtown Brooklyn currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 53,205 people in Downtown Brooklyn currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 68,777 | 6.1% |
| Male Population | 32,793 | 6.0% |
| Female Population | 35,984 | 6.3% |
Male population 47.68%
Female population 52.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.3 | 0.9% |
| Citizen US Born | 53,201 | 5.4% |
| Citizen not US Born | 8,313 | 4.5% |
| Not Citizen | 7,263 | 13.9% |
Citizen US Born 77.35%
Citizen not US Born 12.09%
Not Citizen 10.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,093 | -1.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,931 | 13.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,860 | 10.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,363 | 12.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 53,205 | 4.6% |
Moved from Abroad 1.62%
Moved from Same County 7.31%
Moved from Same State 7.21%
Moved from Different State 4.99%
Same House as Last Year 78.88%
What are the employment statistics in Downtown Brooklyn?
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White-collar workers make up 96.68% of the working population in Downtown Brooklyn, while blue-collar employees account for 3.32%. There are also 4,628 entrepreneurs in Downtown Brooklyn (11.5% of the workforce); 26,789 workers employed in private companies (66.59%); and 3,952 people working in governmental institutions (9.82%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 38,897 | 6.4% |
| Blue Collar | 1,334 | 39.3% |
White Collar 96.68%
Blue Collar 3.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,628 | 15.6% |
| Private Companies | 26,789 | 4.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,952 | 14.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,862 | 8.3% |
Self Employees 11.5%
Private Companies 66.59%
Governmental Workers 9.82%
Not for Profit Companies 12.09%
How many households are there in Downtown Brooklyn?
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There are a total of 31,084 households in Downtown Brooklyn, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 47.6% of these Downtown Brooklyn households, while non-family units account for the remaining 52.4%. Additionally, 22.22% of households have children and 77.78% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 31,084 | 6.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 1.0% |
| Family Households | 14,797 | 7.1% |
| Non-family Households | 16,287 | 5.4% |
Family Households 47.6%
Non-family Households 52.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,906 | 7.6% |
| Households without Children | 24,178 | 5.9% |
Households with Children 22.22%
Households without Children 77.78%
What are the median and average incomes in Downtown Brooklyn?
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The average annual household income in Downtown Brooklyn is $213,208, while the median household income sits at $148,282 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $213,208 | 7.2% |
| Median Household Income | $148,282 | 6.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 6,934 | -3.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 57,035 | 7.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Downtown Brooklyn?
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There are 33,948 housing units in Downtown Brooklyn, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1954. Of the 31,084 occupied housing units in Downtown Brooklyn, 35.25% are owner-occupied, while 64.75% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.11% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,137,900. In general, housing costs reach $2,757 per month in Downtown Brooklyn.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.11% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,137,900. In general, housing costs reach $2,757 per month in Downtown Brooklyn.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 33,948 | 6.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1954 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 13,967 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,604 | 16.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,383 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,077 | -3.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 807 | -4.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 606 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 565 | -9.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,301 | 13.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 6,638 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 31,084 | 6.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 10,956 | 5.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 20,128 | 6.8% |
Owner Occupied 35.25%
Renter Occupied 64.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,805 | 3.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,151 | 7.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,137,900 | -2.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $865,900 | -0.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,757 | 5.8% |
With Mortgage 62.11%
Without Mortgage 37.89%
What is the level of education in Downtown Brooklyn?
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Approximately 12.33% of the population in Downtown Brooklyn holds a high school degree (that's 6,928 residents), while 9.25% have attained a college certificate (4,576 locals) and 35.71% have a bachelor's degree (20,070 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,408 | 19.0% |
| Some High School | 6,928 | 7.8% |
| Some College | 4,576 | 0.4% |
| Associate Degree | 1,322 | -2.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20,070 | 2.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 21,279 | 8.6% |
No High School 2.5%
Some High School 12.33%
Some College 9.25%
Associate Degree 2.35%
Bachelor's Degree 35.71%
Graduate Degree 37.86%
What is the marital status of Downtown Brooklyn residents?
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A total of 26,237 people in Downtown Brooklyn have never been married (which represents 45.65% of the total population), while 25,832 of them are wedded (44.94%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 937 (1.63%) and 3,791 (6.6%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 26,237 | 6.0% |
| Married | 25,832 | 6.0% |
| Separated | 937 | 11.0% |
| Widowed | 1,620 | -12.0% |
| Divorced | 3,791 | 7.9% |
Never Married 45.65%
Married 44.94%
Separated 1.63%
Widowed 2.82%
Divorced 6.6%
What are the most common means of transportation in Downtown Brooklyn?
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The top three means of transportation people in Downtown Brooklyn use to get to work are: walking, car and bicycle. A total of 4,417 residents commute by walking, 2,525 prefer going to work by car and 998 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,525 | 18.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 449 | -11.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 224 | N/A |
| Railroad | 42 | -10.6% |
| Ferryboat | 182 | 30.9% |
| Bicycle | 998 | 1.4% |
| TaxiCab | 744 | 25.3% |
| Walk | 4,417 | 6.3% |
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.
