Brookline town is located in Norfolk County Massachusetts. Brookline town has a 2024 population of 63,373. Brookline town is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has increased by 0.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 63,036 in 2020.
The average household income in Brookline town is $211,322 with a poverty rate of 10.11%. The median age in Brookline town is 35.1 years: 34.4 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brookline town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,008 | 68.6% |
| Asian | 11,529 | 18.39% |
| Two or more races | 5,310 | 8.47% |
| Black or African American | 1,669 | 2.66% |
| Other race | 1,045 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 137 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,919 | 2.28 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Non Family | 13,675 | 1.55 | 28.7 | 71.3 |
| Married | 11,103 | 3.14 | 69 | 31 |
| Female | 1,601 | 2.51 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Male | 540 | 2.29 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
46.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 373 | 0.89% |
| Associates Degree | 879 | 2.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,340 | 26.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 24,160 | 57.37% |
| High School Graduate | 2,287 | 5.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 677 | 1.61% |
| Some College | 2,397 | 5.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,105 | 28,850 | 25,133 |
| Asian | 7,545 | 7,241 | 6,537 |
| 2+ Races | 2,631 | 2,549 | 2,232 |
| Hispanic | 2,554 | 2,422 | 2,133 |
| Black | 1,188 | 911 | 411 |
| Other Race | 694 | 614 | 434 |
| Native American | 133 | 102 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 99.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,272 | $86,454 | $63,729 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,069 | $126,476 | $84,286 |
| High School Graduate | $38,132 | $40,885 | $37,893 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,143 | $0 | $12,054 |
| Overall | $86,483 | $109,406 | $71,123 |
| Some College | $43,074 | $39,219 | $43,294 |
$86,483
Average Earnings
$109,406
Average Male
$71,123
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.52% of Brookline town residents speak only English, while 32.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40,860 | 3,950 | 9.67% |
| Asian | 11,324 | 1,391 | 12.28% |
| Multiple | 5,216 | 424 | 8.13% |
| Hispanic | 4,008 | 321 | 8.01% |
| Other | 1,014 | 280 | 27.61% |
| Black | 1,544 | 98 | 6.35% |
| Native | 133 | 8 | 6.02% |
10.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.82%
Male Poverty Rate
11.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brookline town is Other, with 27.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brookline town is Native, with 6.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.1% |
| High School | 31.88% |
| Some College | 20.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.26% |
| Female Employed | 6.69% |
| Male Employed | 4.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $209,618 | $301,920 |
| Households | $130,600 | $211,322 |
| Married Families | $238,533 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $89,452 | $121,401 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,262
Number of Veterans
1,156
Male Veterans
106
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 415 |
| Second Gulf War | 241 |
| First Gulf War | 155 |
| World War II | 73 |
| Korea | 48 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 509 |
| 55 to 64 | 315 |
| 35 to 54 | 220 |
| 65 to 74 | 184 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 814 | 2.26% |
| Black | 191 | 14.57% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 3.7% |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 3.31% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.83% |
| Other Race | 76 | 8.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
31.18%
Born in Brookline town
70.74%
Native Born
29.26%
Foreign Born
16.38%
Non Citizen
12.88%
Naturalized
70.74% of Brookline town residents were born in the United States, with 31.18% having been born in Massachusetts. 16.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 65,428 | 411 | 0.63% |
| 2028 | 65,017 | 411 | 0.64% |
| 2027 | 64,606 | 411 | 0.64% |
| 2026 | 64,195 | 411 | 0.64% |
| 2025 | 63,784 | 411 | 0.65% |
| 2024 | 63,373 | 411 | 0.65% |
| 2023 | 62,962 | 411 | 0.66% |
| 2022 | 62,551 | -207 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 62,758 | -278 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 63,036 | 3,793 | 6.4% |
| 2019 | 59,243 | -34 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 59,277 | -88 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 59,365 | 131 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 59,234 | 50 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 59,184 | -172 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 59,356 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2013 | 59,359 | 362 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 58,997 | 186 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 58,811 | 71 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 58,740 | 0 | 0% |