Brooklyn, OH

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2021 Population

11,291

4.66% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

43.8

1.15% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.2%

0.819% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,634

4.38% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$119,700

3.37% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Brooklyn, OH had a population of 11.3k people with a median age of 43.8 and a median household income of $54,634. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Brooklyn, OH grew from 10,788 to 11,291, a 4.66% increase and its median household income grew from $52,341 to $54,634, a 4.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Brooklyn, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.4%), Other (Hispanic) (7.02%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.67%), and White (Hispanic) (6.16%).

None of the households in Brooklyn, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.4% of the residents in Brooklyn, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Brooklyn, OH are Valley College-Cleveland (95 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Brooklyn, OH was $119,700, and the homeownership rate was 52.9%.

Most people in Brooklyn, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Brooklyn, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Brooklyn, OH is home to a population of 11.3k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 13% of Brooklyn, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.47k people).

In 2021, there were 5.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.94k people) in Brooklyn, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.29k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 793 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.4%

2021 Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.4% of Brooklyn, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Brooklyn, OH was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Brooklyn, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brooklyn, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.94k ± 594
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.29k ± 481
Other (Hispanic)
793 ± 375

14.4%

Hispanic Population

1.63k people

14.4% of the people in Brooklyn, OH are hispanic (1.63k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Brooklyn, OH as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

13%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.47k people

15.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.64k people

As of 2021, 13% of Brooklyn, OH residents (1.47k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brooklyn, OH was 15.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Brooklyn, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
224 ± 94
Gulf War (2001-)
79 ± 53
Korea
62 ± 46

Brooklyn, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.84 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Brooklyn, OH employs 5.56k people. The largest industries in Brooklyn, OH are Retail Trade (939 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (939 people), and Manufacturing (711 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($94,375), Public Administration ($60,319), and Construction ($51,103).

Employment

Occupations

5.56k

2021 Value

± 554

3.5%

1 Year growth

± 13.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Brooklyn, OH grew at a rate of 3.5%, from 5.37k employees to 5.56k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brooklyn, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,020 people), Sales & Related Occupations (618 people), and Management Occupations (400 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brooklyn, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

5.56k

2021 Value

± 554

3.5%

1 Year growth

± 13.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Brooklyn, OH grew at a rate of 3.5%, from 5.37k employees to 5.56k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brooklyn, OH, are Retail Trade (939 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (939 people), and Manufacturing (711 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brooklyn, OH, though some of these residents may live in Brooklyn, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,388

Median earning men ± $5,051

$33,727

Median earning women ± $2,893

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($94,375), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,229), and Construction ($51,103).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($60,505), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,806), and Wholesale Trade ($41,806).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Brooklyn, OH awarded 95 degrees. The student population of Brooklyn, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 26 male students and 325 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Brooklyn, OH are Black or African American (39 and 41.1%), followed by White (23 and 24.2%), Unknown (18 and 18.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (13 and 13.7%).

The largest universities in Brooklyn, OH by number of degrees awarded are Valley College-Cleveland (95 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Brooklyn, OH are Medical Assistant (36 and 37.9%) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (32 and 33.7%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Brooklyn, OH was $119,700 in 2021, which is 0.489 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $115,800 to $119,700, a 3.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Brooklyn, OH is 52.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Brooklyn, OH have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brooklyn, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Brooklyn, OH is $54,634. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Brooklyn, OH was Census Tract 1371.03 with a value of $62,070, followed by Census Tract 1371.02 and Census Tract 1371.01, with respective values of $55,050 and $48,113.

Property

$119,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,982

$2,545

Median Property Taxes

±$327

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Brooklyn, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Brooklyn, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.9%

Homeownership

2021

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52.9% of the housing units in Brooklyn, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Brooklyn, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1371.03
Census Tract 1371.02
Census Tract 1371.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Brooklyn, OH was Census Tract 1371.03 with a value of $62,070, followed by Census Tract 1371.02 and Census Tract 1371.01, with respective values of $55,050 and $48,113.

The following map shows all of the places in Brooklyn, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,634

Median Household Income

± $5,923

4.82k

Number of Households

± 490

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.82k households in Brooklyn, OH grew to $54,634 from the previous year's value of $52,341.

The following chart displays the households in Brooklyn, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Brooklyn, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Carpooled (11.8%)
Worked At Home (4.5%)

In 2021, 78.3% of workers in Brooklyn, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.8%) and those who worked at home (4.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brooklyn, OH have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.42% of the workforce in Brooklyn, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Brooklyn, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Brooklyn, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Brooklyn, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brooklyn, OH (1.37k out of 11.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brooklyn, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.7% of the population of Brooklyn, OH has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 21.2% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 9.24% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cuyahoga County, OH see 870 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.92% decrease from the previous year (887 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 922 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 228 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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870 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cuyahoga County, OH

Primary care physicians in Cuyahoga County, OH see an average of 870 patients per year. This represents a 1.92% decrease from the previous year (887 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cuyahoga County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.3%

Uninsured

41.1%

Employer Coverage

21.2%

Medicaid

16.7%

Medicare

9.24%

Non-Group

1.45%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brooklyn, OH grew by 4.44% from 9.86% to 10.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Brooklyn, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.