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Brooklyn, Iowa

Brooklyn, Iowa, in Poweshiek county, is 45 miles SW of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 183 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,367.

The People and Families of Brooklyn

In Brooklyn, about 54% of adults are married. Lots of people in Brooklyn live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Brooklyn.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brooklyn had a median family income of $44,531. Brooklyn, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brooklyn Housing

In Brooklyn, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Brooklyn, 89% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around Brooklyn is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Brooklyn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Brooklyn Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Brooklyn Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Brooklyn, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Senior Citizens97
Well-Paid Single Men87
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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