CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Brookfield

Massachusetts · 1,396 residents · 1.618 sq mi

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East Brookfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,283. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $123,400.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.6

US median: 33.0

Less educated

13% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 33%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

1,396

−1%vs 2000

vs 1,410 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Population density

863 / sq mi

−1%vs 2000

vs 871 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.6

−11%vs 2000

vs 39.0 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20241K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$37,283

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $50,774 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,858

−33%vs 2000

vs $22,161 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.5%

+3.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.5% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$123,400

+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $122,000 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$502

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $642 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

79.4%

−1.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 81.0% in 2000

20.6% rent

Afford Score

3.3

+38%vs 2000

vs 2.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,385)

Black0.2%(3)

Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)

Asian0.1%(2)

Other0%

Diversity Score2.8%(40)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,393)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)

Asian0.2%(3)

Other0%(0)

Diversity Score2.8%(39)

Diversity Score

−1%vs 2000

vs 3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.4%

−0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.1% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

77.4%

−6.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 83.6% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.6%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

25.5 min

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 25.4 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Brookfield, Massachusetts?

East Brookfield, Massachusetts has about 1,396 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Brookfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in East Brookfield, Massachusetts earns about $37,283 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Brookfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In East Brookfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $123,400, and the typical rent is about $502 a month.

How educated are people in East Brookfield, Massachusetts?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in East Brookfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Brookfield, Massachusetts?

About 7.5% of people in East Brookfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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