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Population Review

Brooklyn Park, Maryland Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Brooklyn Park, Maryland is 15,799 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 91st-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $84,276, the median home value is $258,900, and the median age is 39.6.

15,799

Population

3752

People / sq mi

$84,276

Median Income

$258,900

Median Home Value

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Brooklyn Park covers 4.2 sq mi of land at 3752 people per square mile.

About Brooklyn Park, MD

Homeownership is the standout figure in Brooklyn Park: 83.6% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 15,799 residents, Brooklyn Park is a city in Maryland.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $84,276 — above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.7%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $258,900, with typical rent around $1,453.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 19.4%, below the national 35.0%. Just 6.9% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Brooklyn Park, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Race & Ethnicity

White51.9%
Black or African American23.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$84,276

Median Household Income

$34,871

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$258,900

Median Home Value

$1,453

Median Rent

83.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

84.2%

High School+

19.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.4%

Drive Alone

76.4%

Public Transit

6.9%

Work From Home

27.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

21.2%

Foreign Born

78.7%

Non-English at Home

8.3%

Veterans

13.0%

With Disability

92.7%

Health Insurance

95.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate14.4%
Construction10.8%
Public Administration8.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.9%
Retail Trade7.3%
Manufacturing5.6%
Information3.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.7%
Transportation & Warehousing1.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Brooklyn Park, Maryland has a population of 15,799 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 91st-largest city in Maryland.

The median household income in Brooklyn Park, Maryland is $84,276, with 5.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Brooklyn Park, Maryland is $258,900, with median monthly rent at $1,453 and a homeownership rate of 83.6%.

The median age in Brooklyn Park, Maryland is 39.6 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.