Brookdale, New Jersey Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Brookdale, New Jersey is 10,044 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 155th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $150,489, the median home value is $527,200, and the median age is 38.1.
10,044
Population
6266
People / sq mi
$150,489
Median Income
$527,200
Median Home Value
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Brookdale covers 1.6 sq mi of land at 6266 people per square mile.
About Brookdale, NJ
Homeownership is the standout figure in Brookdale: 88.1% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 10,044 residents, Brookdale is a city in New Jersey.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $150,489, putting Brookdale near the top of US cities. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 2.5%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $527,200, with typical rent around $1,698.
College attainment is above the local norm at 61.5%, above the national 35.0%. About 22.4% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Brookdale, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$150,489
Median Household Income
$58,405
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$527,200
Median Home Value
$1,698
Median Rent
88.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.2%
High School+
61.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
11.6%
Drive Alone
53.4%
Public Transit
22.4%
Work From Home
34.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
32.1%
Foreign Born
70.5%
Non-English at Home
3.2%
Veterans
8.1%
With Disability
98.2%
Health Insurance
96.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10.1% |
| Information | 7.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 6.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.9% |
| Construction | 5.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.9% |
| Retail Trade | 4.1% |
| Public Administration | 3.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale, New Jersey has a population of 10,044 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 155th-largest city in New Jersey.
The median household income in Brookdale, New Jersey is $150,489, with 2.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Brookdale, New Jersey is $527,200, with median monthly rent at $1,698 and a homeownership rate of 88.1%.
The median age in Brookdale, New Jersey is 38.1 years. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.