Brooklyn Authority

Brooklyn is a high-income, family-oriented small town of 1,408.

Brooklyn, Wisconsin

Brooklyn is one of the smaller incorporated places in Dane County, Wisconsin, with a population of 1,408. Median household income reaches $108,929, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Wisconsin.

Definition and scope

Brooklyn sits within Dane County, Wisconsin, one of Wisconsin's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Madison, WI metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Brooklyn has approximately 1,408 residents. The median age is 35.8 years. Roughly 90% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $268,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 80.8%
• Black or African American: 3.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
• Asian: 0.9%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Brooklyn is $108,929. Poverty rate stands at 5.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.5%. Educational attainment: 32.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Brooklyn:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 7

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Syvrud Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Dane County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Columbus, Wisconsin.

Geography and climate

Brooklyn sits at an elevation of 973 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6a.

References

• Wisconsin State Authority — state-level reference for Wisconsin.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.