A far cry from its hipster namesake, Indiana’s version of Brooklyn offers small-town friendliness and the tranquility of rural living, with access to big-city resources a short drive away. The town’s residents welcome new neighbors. Check out their website.
As of 2025 the population of Brooklyn, IN is 2,538. The population is expected to grow to 2,574 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.28%.
The median age of Brooklyn, IN residents is 38.
The diversity index of Brooklyn, IN is 20.4, meaning that there is a 20% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Brooklyn, IN is $80,129 and projected to be $89,195 in 2030. Per capita income is $30,782, projected to be $34,652 in 2030. 2.52% of households – 64 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $933,247 and the average disposable income is $61,581.
There are 1,032 housing units in Brooklyn, IN; 787 are owner-occupied, 188 are rented, and 57 are vacant. The average home value is $193,485, with 92 homes built in 2010 or later, and 83 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 23 businesses in Brooklyn, IN, employing 140 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,160 age 16 and above. 722 workers commute into Brooklyn, IN from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
438 residents both live and work in/around Brooklyn, IN. The average travel time is 31.2 minutes. 9.59% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 7.31% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 956 drive alone, 99 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 10 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 95 residents work from home.
730 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 138 have associates degrees, 177 have bachelor’s degrees, and 83 hold a graduate or professional degree.
