Brookfield, Massachusetts Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Brookfield, Massachusetts had a total population of 828, the 231st largest community in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $81,563, which is 22% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 11.1% is notably above the national average.
Brookfield Quick Facts
How Brookfield Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 940 | 828 | -11.9% |
| Median household income | $66,774 | $81,563 | +22.1% |
| Median home value | $325,700 | $370,400 | +13.7% |
How Brookfield Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Brookfield Rankings in Massachusetts
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Other Cities in Worcester County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 207,055 | $70,102 | 19.6% | $374,400 |
| Leominster | 43,909 | $83,816 | 9.2% | $380,400 |
| Fitchburg | 41,798 | $73,040 | 15.6% | $336,400 |
| Milford | 27,731 | $93,310 | 8.4% | $464,700 |
| Gardner | 21,148 | $67,518 | 13.7% | $301,600 |
| Southbridge Town | 17,928 | $66,287 | 15.3% | $294,800 |
| Webster | 12,228 | $63,837 | 16.0% | $333,100 |
| Athol | 8,801 | $67,394 | 21.0% | $248,700 |
| Clinton | 7,658 | $79,516 | 9.2% | $375,600 |
| Whitinsville | 7,115 | $96,145 | 10.3% | $449,600 |
Cities Similar to Brookfield
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mashpee Neck | 908 | $92,284 | $492,300 | 38.0% | 3.6% |
| Cheshire | 674 | N/A | N/A | 28.3% | 17.8% |
| Chester | 681 | $77,143 | $257,400 | 15.1% | 2.2% |
| Woods Hole | 988 | $71,724 | $877,500 | 80.4% | 5.4% |
| Barre | 673 | $75,202 | $348,000 | 50.3% | 2.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 828, Brookfield's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Brookfield is a small community located in Massachusetts, within Worcester County. The total population is 828. It ranks as the 231st most populous out of 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts.
Age Demographics
The median age in Brookfield is 40.9 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 40.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Brookfield is $81,563. This is 22% lower than the state median of $103,960. It is also 1% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 11.1%. This is 116% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $370,400. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $562,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 62.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Brookfield is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.4%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 13.3%.
Education
24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 47.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Brookfield, Massachusetts is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Massachusetts state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Brookfield, Massachusetts?
Brookfield, Massachusetts has a population of 828 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Brookfield, MA?
The median household income in Brookfield is $81,563, which is 1% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Brookfield, MA?
The poverty rate in Brookfield is 12.9%. This means approximately 107 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Brookfield, Massachusetts?
Brookfield's population is 79.7% White, 2.1% Black, 5.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Brookfield, MA?
The median home value in Brookfield is $370,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x.
How educated is Brookfield, Massachusetts?
24.2% of adults (25+) in Brookfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.