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Brookdale

County:
Essex County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.603
State:
New Jersey

Brookdale is a CDP located in Essex County, New Jersey. Brookdale has a 2026 population of 10,230. Brookdale is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Brookdale is $161,779 with a poverty rate of 3.83%. The median age in Brookdale is 38.1 years: 38.2 years for males, and 37.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.0 males.

10.2K
Total Population
6,383
Density (mi²)
62 0.61%
Growth

Brookdale Population

Brookdale Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,230620.61%
202510,168620.61%

Median Age

Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 37.3 years
Male: 38.2 years

Brookdale Adults

There are 7,548 adults, (1,575 of whom are seniors) in Brookdale.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,055 (50.8%)
Male: 4,905 (49.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Brookdale includes 53.08% White, 12.03% Asian, 7.72% Black or African American, 4.7% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,28753.08%
Two or more races2,13321.42%
Asian1,19812.03%
Black or African American7697.72%
Other race4684.7%
Native American1051.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,44414.5%
Other race4084.1%
White2722.73%
Native American800.8%
Asian130.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,01550.35%
Asian1,18511.9%
Black or African American7697.72%
Two or more races6896.92%
Other race600.6%
Native American250.25%

Brookdale Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Brookdale 's average per capita income is $90,380. Household income levels show a median of $161,779. The poverty rate stands at 3.83%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$213,005-
Families$186,915$200,456
Households$161,779$176,459
Non Families$65,982$91,531

$90,380

Average Income

$161,779

Median Household Income

3.83%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)