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East Brookfield

Massachusetts · 1,292 residents · 1.618 sq mi
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East Brookfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,857. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,600. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,292
−8%since 2000
from 1,410 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
799 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 871 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+16%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9961K1K1K1K1990201020202024East Brookfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,857
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,774 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,105
+49%since 2000
from $22,161 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$896
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+35%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,157)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(59)
Asian1.6%(21)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score17.4%(225)
Diversity Score
17
+516%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Brookfield, Massachusetts?

East Brookfield, Massachusetts has about 1,292 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Brookfield, Massachusetts earns about $72,857 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 $235,600, and the typical rent is about $896 a month.

How educated are people in East Brookfield, Massachusetts?

About 24.3% 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 4.3% of people in East Brookfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Brookfield, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, East Brookfield, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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