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West Brookfield

Massachusetts · 1,375 residents · 1.263 sq mi
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West Brookfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,098. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $242,200. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 44% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
1,375
−15%since 2000
from 1,610 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,089 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.0
+15%since 2000
from 49.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K2000201020202024West Brookfield
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,098
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,473
+47%since 2000
from $20,712 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$978
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+58%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,578)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,255)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3%(41)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other1.9%(26)
Diversity Score14.4%(198)
Diversity Score
14
+923%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Brookfield, Massachusetts?

West Brookfield, Massachusetts has about 1,375 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Brookfield, Massachusetts earns about $47,098 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 $242,200, and the typical rent is about $978 a month.

How educated are people in West Brookfield, Massachusetts?

About 26.2% 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 3.6% 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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