Brookside is a CDP located in Morris County New Jersey. Brookside has a 2024 population of 1,519. Brookside is currently growing at a rate of 7.73% annually and its population has increased by 8.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,399 in 2020.
The average household income in Brookside is $286,049 with a poverty rate of 2.8%. The median age in Brookside is 41.5 years: 36.7 years for males, and 48.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brookside was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,185 | 92.07% |
| Other race | 93 | 7.23% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 485 | 2.65 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Married | 265 | 3.32 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 186 | 1.5 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Female | 25 | 3.72 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 9 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
88.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 84 | 10.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 375 | 45.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 230 | 27.64% |
| High School Graduate | 72 | 8.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 66 | 7.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 774 | 769 | 581 |
| Hispanic | 58 | 58 | 24 |
| Other Race | 45 | 45 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 75.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $154,539 | $178,875 | $86,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $102,845 | $153,882 | $81,016 |
| Some College | $84,219 | $0 | $96,146 |
$102,845
Average Earnings
$153,882
Average Male
$81,016
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.76% of Brookside residents speak only English, while 20.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,172 | 36 | 3.07% |
2.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
6.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brookside is White, with 3.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brookside is White, with 3.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37.5% |
| Some College | 6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $349,654 |
| Households | $250,001 | $286,049 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $250,001 | $178,278 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
61.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 4.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.3%
Labor Force Participation
71.2%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.67%
Born in Brookside
86.17%
Native Born
13.83%
Foreign Born
9.01%
Non Citizen
4.82%
Naturalized
86.17% of Brookside residents were born in the United States, with 59.67% having been born in New Jersey. 9.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,519 | 109 | 7.73% |
| 2023 | 1,410 | 108 | 8.29% |
| 2022 | 1,302 | -85 | -6.13% |
| 2021 | 1,387 | -12 | -0.86% |
| 2020 | 1,399 | 0 | 0% |