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Brooklyn, IN


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Brooklyn, Indiana

Brooklyn, Indiana, in Morgan county, is 19 miles SW of Indianapolis, Indiana. The people of the town are in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Brooklyn has a population of 1,545.

The People and Families of Brooklyn

In Brooklyn, about 65% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Brooklyn. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there. Brooklyn is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brooklyn had a median family income of $44,563.

Brooklyn Housing

In Brooklyn, 78% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Brooklyn, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Brooklyn, IN

Comparing Brooklyn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men53
Racial Diversity22
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents22
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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