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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Brookfield

Massachusetts · 1,410 residents · 1.618 sq mi
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East Brookfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,774. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $122,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,410
+1%since 1990
from 1,396 in 1990
1990 – 2024
871 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 863 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+13%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9961K1K1K1K1990201020202024East Brookfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,774
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,283 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,161
+49%since 1990
from $14,858 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $123,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$642
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $502 in 1990
US average: $602
81.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
19.0% rent
2.4
−27%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,393)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score2.8%(39)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,385)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score2.8%(40)
3
+1%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.6%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 25.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Brookfield, Massachusetts?

East Brookfield, Massachusetts has about 1,410 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in East Brookfield, Massachusetts earns about $50,774 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 $122,000, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in East Brookfield, Massachusetts?

About 14.1% 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 4.5% of people in East Brookfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Brookfield, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, East Brookfield, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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