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Brewster

Massachusetts · 2,028 residents · 3.897 sq mi
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Brewster has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,167. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $396,100. With a median age of 60.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,028
−8%since 2000
from 2,212 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
520 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 568 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.7
+18%since 2000
from 51.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Brewster
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,167
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,815 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,627
+116%since 2000
from $24,350 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$396,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $667 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
7.6
+35%since 2000
from 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,869)
Black1.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(51)
Asian0.9%(19)
Other3.7%(75)
Diversity Score19.5%(396)
Diversity Score
20
+186%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brewster, Massachusetts?

Brewster, Massachusetts has about 2,028 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brewster, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Brewster, Massachusetts earns about $52,167 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 $396,100, and the typical rent is about $1,200 a month.

How educated are people in Brewster, Massachusetts?

About 48.8% 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 12.9% 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 213 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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