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West Brookfield

Massachusetts · 1,610 residents · 1.263 sq mi
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West Brookfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has declined 8% since 2009. Median home value is $135,900. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,610
−8%vs 2009
vs 1,745 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,275 / sq mi
−8%vs 2009
vs 1,382 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
Median age
49.7
−1%vs 2009
vs 50.0 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K2000201020202024West Brookfield
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $62,145 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,712
−34%vs 2009
vs $31,608 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.4%
+5.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,900
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $261,000 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $579 in 2009
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−18.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 79.0% in 2009
39.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−23%vs 2009
vs 4.2 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,633)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian5.8%(101)
Diversity Score15.1%(264)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,578)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.4%(23)
Diversity Score
1
−91%vs 2009
vs 15 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−12.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 29.2% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.6%
−12.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 85.9% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
US average: 17.6
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 West Brookfield, Massachusetts?

West Brookfield, Massachusetts has about 1,610 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Brookfield, Massachusetts earns about $41,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Brookfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In West Brookfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $135,900, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in West Brookfield, Massachusetts?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Brookfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Brookfield, Massachusetts?

About 7.4% of people in West 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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