Brookdale

Brookdale

Brookdale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Cruz County, California.

Welcome to Brookdale, CA

Located in the San Lorenzo Valley between Boulder Creek and Ben Lomond
 
Brookdale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Cruz County, California. Brookdale sits at an elevation of 405 feet (123 m). It is located in the San Lorenzo Valley between Boulder Creek and Ben Lomond on Highway 9. The area was previously known as Clear Creek and then Brookville and was the site of the Grover Lumber Mill by 1870. Logging and lumber was the major industry throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains at the time. James Harvey Logan, a Santa Cruz judge and creator of the loganberry, purchased the mill in 1900, created a creekside resort with cabins and camping, and established the Brookdale post office in 1902. The 2010 United States Census[13] reported that Brookdale had a population of 1,991.
 
The population density was 517.5 people per square mile (199.8/km²). The racial makeup of Brookdale was 1,790 (89.9%) White, 9 (0.5%) African American, 12 (0.6%) Native American, 19 (1.0%) Asian, 8 (0.4%) Pacific Islander, 66 (3.3%) from other races, and 87 (4.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 202 persons (10.1%).

Overview for Brookdale, CA

1,378 people live in Brookdale, where the median age is 38.6 and the average individual income is $44,168. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,378

Total Population

38.6 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$44,168

Average individual Income

Around Brookdale, CA

There's plenty to do around Brookdale, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

15
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
11
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Brookdale Market, Dibrova Sausage, and Santa Cruz Tea Keepers.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 0.19 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dibrova Sausage Logo
Dining · $ 0.26 miles 4 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 0.26 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
Foxy's Toffee Logo
Dining 0.26 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Raven Ridge Homestead Logo
Dining 0.76 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Roberts Ranch Vineyards Logo
Dining 0.77 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Brookdale, CA

Population Households Employment

Brookdale has 662 households, with an average household size of 2.08. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Brookdale do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,378 people call Brookdale home. The population density is 358 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,378

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.6 years

Median Age

54 / 46%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
662

Total Households

2.08

Average Household Size

$44,168

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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