Flatbush Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Flatbush?
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There are 99,776 residents in Flatbush, with a median age of 35.4. Of this, 45.67% are males and 54.33% are females. US-born citizens make up 55.01% of the resident pool in Flatbush, while non-US-born citizens account for 28.17%. Additionally, 16.83% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 91,816 people in Flatbush currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 91,816 people in Flatbush currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 99,776 | 3.6% |
| Male Population | 45,570 | 3.6% |
| Female Population | 54,206 | 3.6% |
Male population 45.67%
Female population 54.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.4 | 1.7% |
| Citizen US Born | 54,884 | 2.8% |
| Citizen not US Born | 28,103 | 5.2% |
| Not Citizen | 16,789 | 3.5% |
Citizen US Born 55.01%
Citizen not US Born 28.17%
Not Citizen 16.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 621 | -19.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,453 | 8.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,253 | -3.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 825 | 29.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 91,816 | 3.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.63%
Moved from Same County 4.5%
Moved from Same State 1.27%
Moved from Different State 0.83%
Same House as Last Year 92.77%
What are the employment statistics in Flatbush?
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White-collar workers make up 84.99% of the working population in Flatbush, while blue-collar employees account for 15.01%. There are also 4,958 entrepreneurs in Flatbush (9.5% of the workforce); 33,671 workers employed in private companies (64.51%); and 8,945 people working in governmental institutions (17.14%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 44,365 | 6.6% |
| Blue Collar | 7,833 | 2.1% |
White Collar 84.99%
Blue Collar 15.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,958 | 2.9% |
| Private Companies | 33,671 | 4.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,945 | 13.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,624 | 7.2% |
Self Employees 9.5%
Private Companies 64.51%
Governmental Workers 17.14%
Not for Profit Companies 8.86%
How many households are there in Flatbush?
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There are a total of 37,128 households in Flatbush, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 59.37% of these Flatbush households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.63%. Additionally, 26.56% of households have children and 73.44% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 37,128 | -1.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 4.7% |
| Family Households | 22,044 | -0.4% |
| Non-family Households | 15,084 | -1.8% |
Family Households 59.37%
Non-family Households 40.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 9,860 | -8.9% |
| Households without Children | 27,268 | 2.3% |
Households with Children 26.56%
Households without Children 73.44%
What are the median and average incomes in Flatbush?
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The average annual household income in Flatbush is $88,051, while the median household income sits at $66,173 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $83,810, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $66,037. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $52,355 and $41,922, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $88,051 | 9.6% |
| Median Household Income | $66,173 | 8.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 13,779 | -4.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 84,696 | 5.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Flatbush?
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There are 40,713 housing units in Flatbush, and the median year in which these properties were built is 0. Of the 37,128 occupied housing units in Flatbush, 13.17% are owner-occupied, while 86.83% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.51% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $725,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,562 per month in Flatbush.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.51% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $725,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,562 per month in Flatbush.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 40,713 | -0.7% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 28,007 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,635 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,722 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,811 | -6.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 989 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 501 | 17.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 267 | -25.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 601 | -8.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,142 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 38 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 37,128 | -1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,889 | 3.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 32,239 | -1.6% |
Owner Occupied 13.17%
Renter Occupied 86.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,545 | 2.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,344 | 5.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $725,800 | 2.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $544,000 | 10.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,562 | 5.3% |
With Mortgage 72.51%
Without Mortgage 27.49%
What is the level of education in Flatbush?
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Approximately 39.13% of the population in Flatbush holds a high school degree (that's 31,306 residents), while 19.24% have attained a college certificate (15,581 locals) and 20.34% have a bachelor's degree (16,277 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,172 | -0.5% |
| Some High School | 31,306 | 1.6% |
| Some College | 15,581 | 7.6% |
| Associate Degree | 3,922 | 15.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16,277 | 8.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,936 | 15.1% |
No High School 5.21%
Some High School 39.13%
Some College 19.24%
Associate Degree 4.9%
Bachelor's Degree 20.34%
Graduate Degree 11.17%
What is the marital status of Flatbush residents?
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A total of 43,490 people in Flatbush have never been married (which represents 52.13% of the total population), while 29,931 of them are wedded (35.88%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,868 (4.64%) and 6,192 (7.42%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 43,490 | 4.4% |
| Married | 29,931 | 5.1% |
| Separated | 3,868 | 16.2% |
| Widowed | 3,816 | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 6,192 | 7.3% |
Never Married 52.13%
Married 35.88%
Separated 4.64%
Widowed 4.57%
Divorced 7.42%
What are the most common means of transportation in Flatbush?
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The top three means of transportation people in Flatbush use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 7,942 residents commute by car, 5,828 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 2,218 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 7,942 | 16.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 5,828 | 9.9% |
| Subway or Elevated | 593 | N/A |
| Railroad | 63 | 1.6% |
| Bicycle | 854 | -2.5% |
| Motorcycle | 10 | -41.2% |
| TaxiCab | 504 | 25.7% |
| Walk | 2,218 | -16.4% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 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.
