Brooklyn Population

1870–2026

11,001

2026 projection

2.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Brooklyn. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202611,001-710.64%
202511,072+260.24%
202411,04600.00%
202311,046-560.50%
202211,102-1110.99%
202111,213-1161.02%
202011,329+6105.69%
201910,719-710.66%
201810,790-680.63%
201710,858-730.67%

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Brooklyn Demographics

47.8median age

Median age

Female50.7 yrs
Male41.4 yrs

Adults

9,404
2,750 seniors · 29%6,654 other adults

Sex

Female 52.7% · 5,875Male 47.3% · 5,283

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 112 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Brooklyn Income

$69,346median household income

Median household income

$69,346

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$45,582

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9.1%

About 1 in 11 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Brooklyn Marital Status

41% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married41%44%38%
Never married35%40%32%
Divorced13%9%17%
Widowed9%6%12%
Separated1%2%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201