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North Brookfield

Massachusetts · 2,265 residents · 1.476 sq mi
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North Brookfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,188. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $186,600. Households here earn about 28% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,265
−10%since 2000
from 2,527 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,535 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+10%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K2000201020202024North Brookfield
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,188
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,267 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,828
+48%since 2000
from $18,841 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services7.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+39%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,448)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(107)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(2,157)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(53)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other4.6%(105)
Diversity Score17.3%(391)
Diversity Score
17
+306%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.6%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.3%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Brookfield, Massachusetts?

North Brookfield, Massachusetts has about 2,265 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Brookfield, Massachusetts earns about $46,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Brookfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In North Brookfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $186,600, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in North Brookfield, Massachusetts?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in North Brookfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Brookfield, Massachusetts?

About 12.5% of people in North Brookfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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