Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Brooklawn, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,780

Median Agei

44.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.3%1,269

Black

11.6%207

Asian

7.5%133

Hispanic/Latino

7.4%131

Two or More

2%35

Other

0.3%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%44

High School Diploma

31.7%430

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%118

Some College (1+ yr)

19%257

Associate's Degree

6.7%91

Bachelor's Degree

10%135

Master's Degree

2.7%36

Professional Degree

1.1%15

HS or Higher

83%

BA or Higher

13.7%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$159,200

Median Renti

$1,392

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.6%721

Renter-Occupied

18.4%163

Total Units

950

Homeownership

81.6%

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%9

$50K–$100K

2.5%18

$100K–$150K

41.7%301

$150K–$200K

24.4%176

$200K–$300K

25.2%182

$300K–$500K

3.5%25

$500K–$1M

1.4%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

0.8%8

1980–1989

2.3%22

1970–1979

2%19

1960–1969

4.9%47

1950–1959

12.4%118

1940–1949

17.9%170

1939 or earlier

59.6%566

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.7%749

Electricity

6.8%60

Fuel Oil

6.7%59

Other

0.7%6

No Fuel

0.6%5

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%3

Solar

0.2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,063

Mean Household Incomei

$73,688

Per Capita Incomei

$36,967

Poverty Ratei

9.3%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

920

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%32

$10K–$15K

1.6%14

$15K–$20K

3.4%30

$20K–$25K

2.1%19

$25K–$30K

15.8%140

$30K–$35K

3.1%27

$35K–$40K

1.5%13

$40K–$45K

0.6%5

$45K–$50K

12%106

$50K–$60K

7%62

$60K–$75K

14.8%131

$75K–$100K

14.3%126

$100K–$125K

7.8%69

$125K–$150K

4.9%43

$150K–$200K

4.3%38

$200K+

3.3%29

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1297.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Poland

India

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

808

Avg. Commutei

21.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

878

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

104(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.3%Insured

3.7%Uninsured