Brooklyn Heights, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Brooklyn Heights is a small community located in Ohio, within Cuyahoga County. The total population is 1,501. It ranks as the 572nd most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brooklyn Heights is 46.1 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. 10.5% 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 Brooklyn Heights is $96,786. This is 36% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 20% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.9%. This is 71% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $234,400. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Brooklyn Heights is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brooklyn Heights has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

33.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brooklyn Heights, Ohio 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 Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.