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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brookfield

Missouri · 4,769 residents · 4.349 sq mi
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Brookfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,753. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $42,800. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,769
−2%since 1990
from 4,888 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,097 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,124 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
−1%since 1990
from 41.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Brookfield
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,753
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,100 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,842
+56%since 1990
from $9,484 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$316
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $249 in 1990
US average: $602
71.4%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
28.6% rent
1.7
+18%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(4,766)
Black2.3%(113)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(298)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(4,591)
Black1.3%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(45)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score5.9%(279)
6
−4%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.5%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−14%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Brookfield, Missouri?

Brookfield, Missouri has about 4,769 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brookfield, Missouri?

The typical household in Brookfield, Missouri earns about $25,753 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookfield, Missouri expensive?

In Brookfield, Missouri, the median home is worth about $42,800, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Brookfield, Missouri?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brookfield, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookfield, Missouri?

About 19.1% of people in Brookfield, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookfield, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookfield, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 119 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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