West Brooklyn, Illinois Population 2024

128

West Brooklyn is a village located in Lee County Illinois. West Brooklyn has a 2024 population of 128. West Brooklyn is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -2.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 131 in 2020.

The average household income in West Brooklyn is $95,672 with a poverty rate of 3.27%. The median age in West Brooklyn is 35.2 years: 30.5 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.

West Brooklyn Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Brooklyn was:

  • White: 96.08%
  • Two or more races: 2.61%
  • Asian: 1.31%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
0.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,368.80/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-2.29% (-3)
The current population of West Brooklyn, Illinois is 128 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates (released May 2024). The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 131.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White14796.08%
Two or more races42.61%
Asian21.31%
Black or African American00%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

West Brooklyn Population by Race

West Brooklyn Population Pyramid 2024

West Brooklyn Median Age

35.2

Total

30.5

Male

35.5

Female

West Brooklyn Adults

There are 92 adults, (23 of whom are seniors) in West Brooklyn.

West Brooklyn Age Dependency

121.7

Age Dependency Ratio

33.3

Old Age Dependency Ratio

88.4

Child Dependency Ratio

West Brooklyn Sex Ratio

Female6542.48%
Male8857.52%

West Brooklyn Population by Age

West Brooklyn Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All473.2668.131.9
Married254.686832
Non Family131.0853.846.2
Female62.3383.316.7
Male32.671000

4.06

Average Family Size

3.26

Average Household Size

68.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

West Brooklyn Households and Families

Male

Female

Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade1213.64%
Associates Degree1011.36%
Bachelors Degree2123.86%
Graduate Degree910.23%
High School Graduate2831.82%
Less Than 9th Grade00%
Some College89.09%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

West Brooklyn Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

West Brooklyn Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
White837129
2+ Races221
Asian220
Hispanic110

The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.

West Brooklyn Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

Name
Average
Male
Female
Bachelors Degree$0$0$120,625
Graduate Degree$34,500$0$0
High School Graduate$0$65,625$11,875
Less Than 9th Grade$0$0$0
Overall$45,000$0$0
Some College$69,167$68,333$0

$45,000

Average Earnings

$0

Average Male

$0

Average Female

West Brooklyn Earnings by Educational Attainment

West Brooklyn Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

West Brooklyn Language

97.86% of West Brooklyn residents speak only English, while 2.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.43% of the population.

West Brooklyn Language

West Brooklyn Poverty by Race

rate

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White14553.45%

3.27%

Overall Poverty Rate

5.68%

Male Poverty Rate

0%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Brooklyn

The race most likely to be in poverty in West Brooklyn is White, with 3.45% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in West Brooklyn is White, with 3.45% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.71%.

West Brooklyn Poverty

rate

Rate
Poverty
Bachelors or Greater10%
Some College5.56%
High School3.57%
Less Than 9th Grade0%

West Brooklyn Poverty Rate by Education

rate

Rate
Poverty
Male Employed0%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed0%
Female Unemployed0%

West Brooklyn Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

West Brooklyn Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

Name
Median
Mean
Families$96,667$99,938
Households$81,875$95,672
Married Families$96,250$-999,999,999
Non Families$73,750$82,438

mean

median

Income by Household Type

West Brooklyn Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

58.3%

Overall Marriage Rate

58.8%

Male Marriage Rate

57.8%

Female Marriage Rate

West Brooklyn Married by Age and Sex

male

female

West Brooklyn Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

West Brooklyn Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

West Brooklyn Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

8

Number of Veterans

8

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

War
Veterans
Second Gulf War3
Korea3
Vietnam1
First Gulf War0
World War II0

West Brooklyn Veterans by War

count

Age Group
Veterans
75+4
35 to 543
55 to 641
18 to 340
65 to 740

West Brooklyn Veterans by Age

count

Name
Veterans
% of Total
White80.09090909090909091

West Brooklyn Veterans by Race

West Brooklyn Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

12.5%

Veteran Poverty Rate

0%

Veteran Disability Rate

West Brooklyn Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

59.4%

Labor Force Participation

58.3%

Employment Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

West Brooklyn Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

West Brooklyn Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

West Brooklyn Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

83.01%

Born in West Brooklyn

90.85%

Native Born

9.15%

Foreign Born

4.58%

Non Citizen

4.58%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

90.85% of West Brooklyn residents were born in the United States, with 83.01% having been born in Illinois. 4.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.

West Brooklyn Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change
Year
Population
Growth
Change
2029124-1-0.8%
2028125-1-0.79%
2027126-1-0.79%
202612700%
2025127-1-0.78%
2024128-1-0.78%
2023129-1-0.77%
2022130-1-0.76%
202113100%
2020131-1-0.76%
2019132-1-0.75%
2018133-1-0.75%
201713400%
2016134-1-0.74%
2015135-1-0.74%
2014136-1-0.73%
2013137-1-0.72%
2012138-2-1.43%
2011140-2-1.41%
201014200%

West Brooklyn Population by Year