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North Brookfield

Massachusetts · 2,256 residents · 1.476 sq mi
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North Brookfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,079. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,256
−11%since 2000
from 2,527 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,528 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+13%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,079
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,267 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,001
+65%since 2000
from $18,841 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(2,033)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4%(91)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0.5%(10)
Diversity Score13.9%(313)
Diversity Score
14
+226%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+71%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Brookfield, Massachusetts?

North Brookfield, Massachusetts has about 2,256 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Brookfield, Massachusetts earns about $64,079 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 $209,100, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in North Brookfield, Massachusetts?

About 19.8% 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 5.6% of people in North Brookfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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