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 $217,943 with a poverty rate of 9.76%. The median age in Brookline town is 35 years: 34.3 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brookline town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,506 | 67.66% |
| Asian | 11,094 | 17.66% |
| Two or more races | 6,085 | 9.69% |
| Black or African American | 1,917 | 3.05% |
| Other race | 1,108 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 112 | 0.18% |
| 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 | 27,210 | 2.26 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Non Family | 13,520 | 1.52 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
| Married | 11,329 | 3.1 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Female | 1,697 | 2.48 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Male | 664 | 2.39 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
46.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 376 | 0.88% |
| Associates Degree | 940 | 2.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,680 | 27.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 24,769 | 57.79% |
| High School Graduate | 2,138 | 4.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 738 | 1.72% |
| Some College | 2,221 | 5.18% |
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 | 29,552 | 29,207 | 25,643 |
| Asian | 7,492 | 7,260 | 6,633 |
| 2+ Races | 3,028 | 2,945 | 2,599 |
| Hispanic | 2,416 | 2,226 | 1,931 |
| Black | 1,275 | 1,000 | 531 |
| Other Race | 862 | 706 | 544 |
| Native American | 105 | 82 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 88.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,789 | $93,488 | $70,988 |
| Graduate Degree | $111,673 | $140,983 | $87,048 |
| High School Graduate | $40,338 | $45,347 | $37,031 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,425 | $23,929 | $17,500 |
| Overall | $91,671 | $116,545 | $74,894 |
| Some College | $45,945 | $45,852 | $45,966 |
$91,671
Average Earnings
$116,545
Average Male
$74,894
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.63% of Brookline town residents speak only English, while 30.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40,775 | 3,734 | 9.16% |
| Asian | 10,921 | 1,460 | 13.37% |
| Multiple | 5,956 | 435 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic | 3,615 | 232 | 6.42% |
| Other | 1,077 | 201 | 18.66% |
| Black | 1,791 | 157 | 8.77% |
9.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.14%
Male Poverty Rate
11.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brookline town is Other, with 18.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brookline town is Hispanic, with 6.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.38% |
| Some College | 20.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.75% |
| Female Employed | 6.66% |
| Male Employed | 4.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $222,410 | $305,100 |
| Households | $140,631 | $217,943 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $91,633 | $126,657 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,243
Number of Veterans
1,134
Male Veterans
109
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 438 |
| Second Gulf War | 253 |
| First Gulf War | 134 |
| World War II | 61 |
| Korea | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 513 |
| 55 to 64 | 329 |
| 65 to 74 | 169 |
| 35 to 54 | 157 |
| 18 to 34 | 75 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 748 | 2.1% |
| Black | 201 | 13.62% |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 3.67% |
| Asian | 103 | 1.14% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 3.15% |
| Other Race | 61 | 6.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.1%
Labor Force Participation
70.5%
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
32.01%
Born in Brookline town
72.46%
Native Born
27.54%
Foreign Born
15.58%
Non Citizen
11.96%
Naturalized
72.46% of Brookline town residents were born in the United States, with 32.01% having been born in Massachusetts. 15.58% 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% |