About Brooklyn

Learn more about the city of Brooklyn by reading about the specific demographics and lifestyle that is unique to this city area. This includes local information such as age ranges, population, income, households, schools, search tips, restaurants, shopping, local flavor and more. Knowing the area of Brooklyn will be essential if you are going to consider renting in Brooklyn. You can also view apartments for rent in Brooklyn, NY by clicking the link and search box below.

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Brooklyn Demographic Information

  • Age Ranges 
    0-9:13.68%
    10-17:10.42%
    18-29:18.37%
    30-39:16.87%
    40-49:14.50%
    50-64:14.43%
    65 & Over:11.73%
  • Population 
    Land Area:303.31 sq mi
    Total Population:8,289,789
    Population Density Ranking (National):97th percentile
    Population Density Ranking (State):74th percentile
    Population Growth Rate:0
    Population Growth Rate Ranking (National):56th percentile
    Population Growth Rate Ranking (State):86th percentile
  • Income 
    Median Income:$39,595
    Average Income Households W/ Children:$58,680
    Median Income Ranking (National):47th percentile
    Median Income Ranking (State):41st percentile
    Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National):60th percentile
    Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State):52nd percentile
  • Households 
    Married:38th percentile
    Single:62nd percentile
    Married With Children:18th percentile
    Married With No Children:20th percentile
    Single With Children:12th percentile
    Single With No Children:50th percentile
  • Schools 
    School District Name:NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17
    Student/Teacher Ratio:14.01 : 1

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