East Brooklyn, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 50, East Brooklyn's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

East Brooklyn is a small community located in Illinois, within Grundy County. The total population is 50. It ranks as the 1400th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Brooklyn is 57.5 years. This is 47% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 2.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Brooklyn is $83,750. This is about the same as the state median of $83,390. It is also 4% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $232,100. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, East Brooklyn is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

East Brooklyn has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.0% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.0% vs 58.1%).

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Brooklyn, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.