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Brewster

Massachusetts · 1,994 residents · 3.897 sq mi
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Brewster is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,214. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $858,100. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,994
−10%since 2000
from 2,212 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
512 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 568 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.0
+11%since 2000
from 51.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Brewster
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,214
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,815 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,161
+184%since 2000
from $24,350 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
−3%since 2010
from 0.518 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$858,100
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,276
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $667 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
62.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
+35%since 2000
from 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,130)
Black1.1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(26)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(151)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,765)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(167)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(62)
Diversity Score26.1%(520)
Diversity Score
26
+282%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2017
from 89.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brewster, Massachusetts?

Brewster, Massachusetts has about 1,994 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brewster, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Brewster, Massachusetts earns about $113,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brewster, Massachusetts expensive?

In Brewster, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $858,100, and the typical rent is about $1,276 a month.

How educated are people in Brewster, Massachusetts?

About 59.7% of adults age 25 and over in Brewster, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brewster, Massachusetts?

About 4.0% of people in Brewster, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brewster, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Brewster, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 179 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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