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 2,552. The population is expected to grow to 2,574 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.17%.
The median age of Brooklyn, IN residents is 37.
The diversity index of Brooklyn, IN is 16.2, meaning that there is a 16% 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 $79,866 and projected to be $90,661 in 2030. Per capita income is $30,419, projected to be $35,257 in 2030. 1.33% of households – 34 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $660,879 and the average disposable income is $63,927.
There are 1,030 housing units in Brooklyn, IN; 801 are owner-occupied, 171 are rented, and 58 are vacant. The average home value is $184,800, with 95 homes built in 2010 or later, and 77 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 23 businesses in Brooklyn, IN, employing 143 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,024 age 16 and above. 619 workers commute into Brooklyn, IN from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
405 residents both live and work in/around Brooklyn, IN. The average travel time is 32.1 minutes. 17.04% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 11.6% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 869 drive alone, 99 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 10 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 46 residents work from home.
721 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 115 have associates degrees, 151 have bachelor’s degrees, and 60 hold a graduate or professional degree.
