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Brookfield

Massachusetts · 833 residents · 1.152 sq mi
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Brookfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,024. Population has declined 12% since 2011. Median home value is $186,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
833
−12%vs 2011
vs 944 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
723 / sq mi
−12%vs 2011
vs 819 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
−1%vs 2011
vs 38.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6417438469481K201020202024Brookfield
2024828
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,024
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $59,732 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,657
−2%vs 2011
vs $29,200 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.327 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $190,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $641 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−16.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.4% in 2011
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.2%
−25.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+1%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(936)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score2.1%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(802)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(16)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score8%(67)
Diversity Score
8
+282%vs 2011
vs 2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 24.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.0%
−7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.7% in 2011
Female
63.0%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookfield, Massachusetts?

Brookfield, Massachusetts has about 833 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Brookfield, Massachusetts earns about $58,024 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In Brookfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $186,800, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Brookfield, Massachusetts?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Brookfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookfield, Massachusetts?

About 0.0% of people in Brookfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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