The demographics of Brooklyn are very diverse, with the borough being a melting pot for many cultures.
According to the 2010 Census, 35.7% of the population was non-Hispanic White, 31.9% non-Hispanic Black or African American, 10.4% non-Hispanic Asian, 0.4% from some other race (non-Hispanic) and 1.6% of two or more races (non-Hispanic). 19.8% of Brooklyn's population was of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin (they may be of any race).
As of the census of 2000, there are 2,465,326 people, 880,727 households, and 583,922 families residing in Brooklyn (New York City). The population density was 13,480/km² (34,920/mi²). There were 930,866 housing units at an average density of 5,090/km² (13,180/mi²). If the boroughs of New York City were separate cities, Brooklyn would be the third largest city in the United States after Los Angeles and Chicago. According to an estimate of the United States Census Bureau, Brooklyn's population increased to 2,486,235 in 2005.
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