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Brookfield

Missouri · 4,111 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 $42,109. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% 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 $77,400. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
4,111
−14%since 2000
from 4,769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
945 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+1%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Brookfield
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,109
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,753 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,933
+48%since 2000
from $14,842 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
34.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+11%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(4,591)
Black1.3%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(45)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(279)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(3,741)
Black0.9%(37)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(131)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other1.5%(60)
Diversity Score14.3%(589)
Diversity Score
14
+145%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+10%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookfield, Missouri?

Brookfield, Missouri has about 4,111 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookfield, Missouri?

The typical household in Brookfield, Missouri earns about $42,109 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 $77,400, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Brookfield, Missouri?

About 13.0% 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 24.1% 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 777 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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