West Brookfield, Massachusetts Population 2024

1,553

West Brookfield is a city located in Worcester County Massachusetts. West Brookfield has a 2024 population of 1,553. West Brookfield is currently growing at a rate of 0.71% annually and its population has increased by 2.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,511 in 2020.

The average household income in West Brookfield is $66,897 with a poverty rate of 17.72%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in West Brookfield is 54.3 years, 51.5 years for males, and 58 years for females.

West Brookfield Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Brookfield was:

  • White: 99.15%
  • Native American: 0.85%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
  • Two or more races: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
1.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,229.10/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
2.78% (42)
The current population of West Brookfield, Massachusetts is 1,553 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 1,511.

West Brookfield, Massachusetts Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,51999.15%
Native American130.85%
Black or African American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%
Two or more races00%

White

Native American

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Two or more races

West Brookfield Population by Race

West Brookfield Population Pyramid 2024

West Brookfield Median Age

54.3

Total

51.5

Male

58

Female

West Brookfield Adults

There are 1,285 adults, (498 of whom are seniors) in West Brookfield.

West Brookfield Age Dependency

94.7

Age Dependency Ratio

63.3

Old Age Dependency Ratio

31.4

Child Dependency Ratio

West Brookfield Sex Ratio

Female88057.44%
Male65242.56%

West Brookfield Population by Age

West Brookfield Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All5712.3558.741.3
Married2543.1292.17.9
Non Family2271.1629.570.5
Female653.5852.347.7
Male252.040100

2.84

Average Family Size

2.35

Average Household Size

58.7%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

West Brookfield Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

West Brookfield Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

West Brookfield Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.64%.

West Brookfield Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$38,991

Average Earnings

$43,186

Average Male

$30,875

Average Female

West Brookfield Earnings by Educational Attainment

West Brookfield Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

West Brookfield Language

99.39% of West Brookfield residents speak only English, while 0.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.61% of the population.

West Brookfield Language

West Brookfield Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White1,31822417%
Hispanic401947.5%

17.72%

Overall Poverty Rate

5.74%

Male Poverty Rate

26.83%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Brookfield

The race most likely to be in poverty in West Brookfield is Hispanic, with 47.5% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in West Brookfield is White, with 17% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.79%.

West Brookfield Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade46%
High School21.41%
Bachelors or Greater14.44%
Some College11.73%

West Brookfield Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed65.38%
Male Unemployed39.71%
Female Employed20.13%
Male Employed0%

West Brookfield Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

West Brookfield Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

West Brookfield Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

41.8%

Overall Marriage Rate

51.6%

Male Marriage Rate

34.3%

Female Marriage Rate

West Brookfield Married by Age and Sex

male

female

West Brookfield Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.

West Brookfield Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

West Brookfield Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

251

Number of Veterans

216

Male Veterans

35

Female Veterans

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West Brookfield Veterans by War

count

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West Brookfield Veterans by Age

count

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West Brookfield Veterans by Race

West Brookfield Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

24.47%

Veteran Poverty Rate

18.57%

Veteran Disability Rate

West Brookfield Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

52.6%

Labor Force Participation

45.4%

Employment Rate

13.7%

Unemployment Rate

West Brookfield Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

West Brookfield Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

West Brookfield Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

75.59%

Born in West Brookfield

99.54%

Native Born

0.46%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0.46%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

99.54% of West Brookfield residents were born in the United States, with 75.59% having been born in Massachusetts. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

West Brookfield Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20241,553110.71%
20231,542100.65%
20221,532-114-6.93%
20211,6461358.93%
20201,511322.16%
20191,47914911.2%
20181,33015212.9%
20171,178585.18%
20161,120-213-15.98%
20151,333-19-1.41%
20141,352-1-0.07%
20131,353-432-24.2%
20121,785-68-3.67%
20111,85344031.14%
20101,41300%

West Brookfield Population by Year