Demographics & People — Brooklyn, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,565 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 36.4 |
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| Total Households | 592 |
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| Family Households | 333 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0541 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,543 |
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| Black or African American | 8 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 497 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 474 |
| Other groups | 295 |
| Irish | 246 |
| English | 159 |
| Dutch | 90 |
| Belgian | 70 |
| American | 51 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 43 |
Language
| English Only | 1,366 |
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| Spanish | 32 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,403 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 90 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,170 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Brooklyn, Iowa.
