East Brooklyn, Illinois facts for kids
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East Brooklyn
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Location of East Brooklyn in Grundy County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Grundy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 80 |
| • Density | 1,538.46/sq mi (599.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60474
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| Area codes | 815 & 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-21579 |
| GNIS ID | 2398770 |
| Wikimedia Commons | East Brooklyn, Illinois |
East Brooklyn is a small village located in Grundy County, Illinois, in the United States. It is a quiet community with a population of 80 people, according to the 2020 census. This makes it one of the smaller villages in the state.
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Where is East Brooklyn Located?
East Brooklyn is found in the state of Illinois. It is part of Grundy County. The village is quite small in size. It covers an area of about 0.13 square kilometers (or 0.05 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live in East Brooklyn?
The number of people living in East Brooklyn has changed over many years. In 1910, it had 446 residents. By 2020, the population was 80 people. This shows a decrease in population over a long period.
Population Changes Over Time
Here is a look at how the population of East Brooklyn has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 446 | — | |
| 1920 | 204 | −54.3% | |
| 1930 | 79 | −61.3% | |
| 1940 | 68 | −13.9% | |
| 1950 | 65 | −4.4% | |
| 1960 | 68 | 4.6% | |
| 1970 | 72 | 5.9% | |
| 1980 | 84 | 16.7% | |
| 1990 | 80 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 123 | 53.8% | |
| 2010 | 106 | −13.8% | |
| 2020 | 80 | −24.5% | |
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In 2020, there were 80 people living in East Brooklyn. These people lived in 32 different homes. The village is a close-knit community. Most of the residents are White. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds.
Who Lives in East Brooklyn?
The people living in East Brooklyn are of different ages. No one in the village was under 18 years old in 2020. About 7% of the people were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, about 42%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 26% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was about 57 years old.
