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 2026 the population of Brooklyn, IN is 2,546. The population is expected to grow to 2,577 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.24%.
The median age of Brooklyn, IN residents is 39.
The diversity index of Brooklyn, IN is 20.6, meaning that there is a 21% 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 $84,907 and projected to be $94,239 in 2031. Per capita income is $32,649, projected to be $36,752 in 2031. 2.04% of households – 52 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $757,844 and the average disposable income is $64,751.
There are 1,039 housing units in Brooklyn, IN; 811 are owner-occupied, 168 are rented, and 60 are vacant. The average home value is $195,506, with 101 homes built in 2010 or later, and 70 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 22 businesses in Brooklyn, IN, employing 131 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,129 age 16 and above. 695 workers commute into Brooklyn, IN from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
434 residents both live and work in/around Brooklyn, IN. The average travel time is 30.4 minutes. 11.29% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 6.45% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 913 drive alone, 105 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 14 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 97 residents work from home.
824 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 177 have associates degrees, 197 have bachelor’s degrees, and 35 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
