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Brookfield

New Jersey · 727 residents · 0.833 sq mi
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Brookfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,378. Population has declined 12% since 2019. Median home value is $260,500. With a median age of 77.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 40% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 77.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
727
−12%since 2019
from 822 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
873 / sq mi
−12%since 2019
from 987 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
77.5
−2%since 2019
from 78.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5937108289461K201020202024Brookfield
2024673
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,378
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $53,728 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,671
−3%since 2019
from $38,847 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 26.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$260,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $262,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 72.0% in 2019
25.5% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+4%since 2019
from 4.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(808)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(34)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(704)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian1.1%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.1%(52)
Diversity Score
7
+69%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 24.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 90.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
70.4%
−18.7 ptssince 2019
from 89.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
34.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 28.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
26.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 20.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−19.6 ptssince 2019
from 59.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 36.9% in 2019
Female
65.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 63.1% in 2019
Foreign born
3.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookfield, New Jersey?

Brookfield, New Jersey has about 727 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookfield, New Jersey?

The typical household in Brookfield, New Jersey earns about $51,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookfield, New Jersey expensive?

In Brookfield, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $260,500.

How educated are people in Brookfield, New Jersey?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in Brookfield, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookfield, New Jersey?

About 1.9% of people in Brookfield, New Jersey 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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