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Brockton

Massachusetts · 105,643 residents · 21.333 sq mi
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Brockton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,249. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $279,600. Households here earn about 26% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
105,643
+12%since 2000
from 94,304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,952 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 4,421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+10%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
92K95K99K103K107K1990201020202024Brockton
2024105K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,249
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,507 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,877
+62%since 2000
from $17,163 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,600
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,193
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
46.2% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+39%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(54,902)
Black16.9%(15,913)
Hispanic / Latino8%(7,552)
Asian2.2%(2,044)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.6%(57,195)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(29,392)
Black33.8%(35,656)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(12,762)
Asian2.1%(2,243)
Other15%(15,854)
Diversity Score90.3%(95,380)
Diversity Score
90
+49%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
32.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brockton, Massachusetts?

Brockton, Massachusetts has about 105,643 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brockton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Brockton, Massachusetts earns about $62,249 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brockton, Massachusetts expensive?

In Brockton, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $279,600, and the typical rent is about $1,193 a month.

How educated are people in Brockton, Massachusetts?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brockton, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brockton, Massachusetts?

About 13.0% of people in Brockton, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brockton, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Brockton, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,855 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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