Brooklyn Park CDP, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Brooklyn Park CDP, Maryland, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Brooklyn Park CDP, Maryland. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Brooklyn Park CDP, Maryland. The estimated population of Brooklyn Park CDP, Maryland is 15,541 people, with a median age of 37.7.

We can look at the total population in Brooklyn Park CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,541
+2.49%
+4.77%
2020
15,163
+2.11%
-
2019
14,850
-1.24% -
2018
15,036
+1.37%
-
2017
14,833
- -

Population of Brooklyn Park CDP, Maryland by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
53.9%
62.3%
-13.48%
Black/African American
19.4%
15.8%
+22.78%
Native
0.2%
0.6%
-66.67%
Hispanic
17.5%
12.7%
+37.80%
Asian
1.8%
3.4%
-47.06%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
+100.00%
Two Or More Races
5.7%
4.8%
+18.75%
Other
1.2%
0.4%
+200.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Brooklyn Park CDP, Maryland by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.7 -0.53% 37.3 -1.32% 38.7 +1.84%
2020 37.9 -3.56% 37.8 +0.53% 38 -9.52%
2019 39.3 -2% 37.6 +1.08% 42 -0.94%
2018 40.1 +3.35% 37.2 +3.91% 42.4 +2.42%
2017 38.8 - 35.8 - 41.4 -

The median age of Brooklyn Park CDP, Maryland gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,035 +8.37% 981 -5.17% 1,113 921
10 to 19 958 +19.87% 754 +20.77% 1,145 898
20 to 29 1,045 -9.42% 796 +40.23% 936 1,151
30 to 39 1,007 -1.7% 1,062 +4.49% 954 1,094
40 to 49 1,183 -22.42% 1,123 +3.3% 923 1,151
50 to 59 898 +22.84% 1,089 -2.96% 1,104 1,029
60 to 69 778 +10.19% 843 -20.59% 852 679
70+ 509 +42.1% 772 +13.17% 728 863

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Brooklyn Park CDP, Maryland is $69,494.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Brooklyn Park CDP.

  • Under 25
    $86,942.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,845.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,264.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Brooklyn Park CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Brooklyn Park CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Brooklyn Park CDP, Maryland is currently $83,856.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.01% of households in Brooklyn Park CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Brooklyn Park CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.95%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.99%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.32%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.42%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.01%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Brooklyn Park CDP is $29,477.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Brooklyn Park CDP by the total population of Brooklyn Park CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Brooklyn Park CDP, Maryland, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Brooklyn Park CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.89%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.65%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.88%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.87%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.72%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Brooklyn Park CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Brooklyn Park CDP over the age of 16 is 12,410.

Of those people, a total of 63.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Brooklyn Park CDP is 59.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 946 32.90% 37.30%
20 to 24 years 1,237 73.40% 5.30%
25 to 29 years 850 87.50% 3.90%
30 to 34 years 852 99.10% 2.80%
35 to 44 years 2,237 76.70% 4.70%
45 to 54 years 1,964 86.00% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 1,202 72.50% 2.10%
60 to 64 years 847 54.30% 9.10%
65 to 74 years 1,280 23.00% 10.50%
75 years and over 995 2.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Brooklyn Park CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,708 58.50% 2.20%
Black or African American 2,476 68.10% 10.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 291 80.10% 11.80%
Asian 224 58.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 30 100.00% 0.00%
Other 1,102 74.50% 4.70%
Two or more races 579 76.90% 16.40%
Hispanic or Latino 1,816 76.40% 5.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,222 57.20% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Brooklyn Park CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Brooklyn Park CDP is 7,361, with median earnings of $42,170.00.

Women in Brooklyn Park CDP, Maryland earning approximately 67.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,361 $42,170.00
Male 3,774 $53,097.00
Female 3,587 $35,761.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 550 $62,692.00
Business and Financial 477 $62,396.00
Computer and Mathematical 302 $57,981.00
Architecture and Engineering 147 $105,821.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 71 $46,250.00
Community and Social Service 105 $83,438.00
Legal 47 $59,948.00
Educational and Library 437 $56,202.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 125 $37,554.00
Healthcare Practitioners 290 $32,469.00
Healthcare Support 183 $29,491.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $53,466.00
Law Enforcement 28 $66,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 612 $17,361.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 361 $26,793.00
Personal Care and Service 301 $35,774.00
Sales 520 $19,323.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,087 $39,089.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 460 $57,333.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 262 $65,625.00
Production 267 $34,057.00
Transportation and Material Moving 365 $42,212.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 208 $49,375.00 342 $70,577.00
Business and Financial 259 $54,132.00 218 $88,261.00
Computer and Mathematical 173 $78,819.00 129 $52,708.00
Architecture and Engineering 113 $105,607.00 34 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 71 $46,250.00
Community and Social Service 93 $83,635.00 12 $0.00
Legal 11 $0.00 36 $59,375.00
Educational and Library 199 $70,121.00 238 $51,786.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 82 $38,696.00 43 $6,188.00
Healthcare Practitioners 31 $48,661.00 259 $32,269.00
Healthcare Support 42 $25,781.00 141 $31,845.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 29 $6,875.00 22 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $0.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 249 $8,923.00 363 $21,013.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 140 $52,500.00 221 $18,783.00
Personal Care and Service 95 $53,563.00 206 $12,045.00
Sales 258 $38,125.00 262 $14,583.00
Office and Administrative Support 212 $26,300.00 875 $39,518.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 460 $57,333.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 257 $66,146.00 5 $0.00
Production 247 $34,496.00 20 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 354 $48,500.00 11 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,391 households in Brooklyn Park CDP, with an average household size of 2.85 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,882 families in Brooklyn Park CDP with an average family size of 3.35 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,553 445 884 1,509
Average Household Size 3.52 3.1 3.58 1.22
Total Families 2,553 445 884 0
Average Household Size 3.49 2.78 3.26 0

Poverty

Of the 3,882 families in Brooklyn Park CDP, 6.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Brooklyn Park CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,900 housing units in Brooklyn Park CDP, Maryland.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,391 91.37%
Vacant 509 8.63%

15.39% of the total 5,900 housing units in Brooklyn Park CDP are rental units. This is approximately 908 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,424 are occupied by the owner - or 74.98% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Brooklyn Park CDP is $1,355.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Brooklyn Park CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    59
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    282
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    230
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    231
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    145
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    20
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Brooklyn Park CDP is $207,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Brooklyn Park CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    272
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    311
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    604
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    859
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,754
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    605
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    19
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Brooklyn Park CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in Brooklyn Park CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    871
  • 1940 to 1949
    937
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,862
  • 1960 to 1969
    652
  • 1970 to 1979
    489
  • 1980 to 1989
    316
  • 1990 to 1999
    224
  • 2000 to 2009
    268
  • 2010 to 2013
    275
  • 2014 or later
    6

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Brooklyn Park CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    357
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,524
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,396
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,114

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Brooklyn Park CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Brooklyn Park CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

27.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Brooklyn Park CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    32
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    174
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,037
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,562
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,085
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    496
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,283
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    211
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    168
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    553
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    233
  • 90 or more minutes
    287

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Brooklyn Park CDP, Maryland in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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