Brooklyn, Iowa facts for kids
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Brooklyn, Iowa
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Brooklyn: Community of Flags
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Location of Brooklyn, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Poweshiek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.40 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,502 |
| • Density | 1,142.21/sq mi (441.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52211
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-08695 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454842 |
Brooklyn is a city in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 1,502 people lived there. It is located near U.S. Route 6 and Interstate 80.
Brooklyn is known as the "Community of Flags." In the center of town, you can see a large display of flags. These include flags from all fifty U.S. states and different branches of the military.
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Where is Brooklyn, Iowa?
Brooklyn is located in Iowa at specific coordinates: 41.732093 degrees North and -92.443531 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 1.31 square miles (3.40 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Brooklyn
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1860 | 184 | — |
| 1870 | 971 | +427.7% |
| 1880 | 1,234 | +27.1% |
| 1890 | 1,202 | −2.6% |
| 1900 | 1,188 | −1.2% |
| 1910 | 1,233 | +3.8% |
| 1920 | 1,533 | +24.3% |
| 1930 | 1,345 | −12.3% |
| 1940 | 1,408 | +4.7% |
| 1950 | 1,323 | −6.0% |
| 1960 | 1,415 | +7.0% |
| 1970 | 1,410 | −0.4% |
| 1980 | 1,509 | +7.0% |
| 1990 | 1,439 | −4.6% |
| 2000 | 1,367 | −5.0% |
| 2010 | 1,468 | +7.4% |
| 2020 | 1,502 | +2.3% |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, there were 1,502 people living in Brooklyn. There were 611 households and 399 families. The city had about 1,142 people per square mile (441 per square kilometer).
Most residents, about 96.2%, were White. About 3.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 38.4 years old. About 28% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, 19.3% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents, 53.1%, were female.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, Brooklyn had 1,468 people. There were 615 households and 370 families. The population density was about 1,184 people per square mile (457 per square kilometer).
Most people, 95.1%, were White. About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 36.2 years. About 26.3% of residents were under 18. Also, 16.6% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (53.7%) than males (46.3%).
Education
Brooklyn is part of the BGM Community School District. This school district mainly serves rural areas. It also includes the towns of Guernsey and Malcom.
The main school building in Brooklyn serves all students. It teaches children from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Healthcare
Residents in the Brooklyn area can go to the Brooklyn Medical Clinic. This clinic is located at 128 Jackson Street.
If someone needs to go to a hospital, the closest one is Grinnell Regional Medical Center. It is located in Grinnell, Iowa.
Media
Brooklyn has one radio station, called KSKB Radio. It broadcasts on 99.1 FM. This station plays contemporary Christian music and teaching programs.
KSKB is owned by Florida Public Radio, Inc. It aims to reach listeners in cities like Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Marshalltown.
Brooklyn and the 2008 Iowa Caucus
In 2008, something special happened in Brooklyn. It was during the Presidential caucus. A caucus is a meeting where people discuss and choose who they want to be president.
Gersh Kuntzman, an editor from The Brooklyn Paper in New York City, visited Brooklyn, Iowa. He spent a week there. He wrote daily reports about the city, its people, and how the political process worked.
Notable People
Many interesting people have connections to Brooklyn, Iowa:
- Bruce Braley (born 1957) was a United States Congressman. He grew up in Brooklyn.
- Rollin Edelen (1908–1993) was an Iowa businessman and state lawmaker. He was born in Brooklyn.
- Walter E. Edelen (1911–1991) was also an Iowa businessman and state lawmaker. He was born in Brooklyn.
- Harold Keller (1921–1979) was a United States Marine corporal. He helped raise the flag on Iwo Jima during World War II.
- Bernard F. Meyer (1891–1975) was a Catholic missionary. He worked in China and was born in Brooklyn.
