West Brookfield town is located in Worcester County Massachusetts. West Brookfield town has a 2024 population of 3,865. West Brookfield town is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,824 in 2020.
The average household income in West Brookfield town is $97,451 with a poverty rate of 8.98%. The median age in West Brookfield town is 53.9 years: 53.1 years for males, and 56 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Brookfield town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,693 | 96.6% |
| Native American | 54 | 1.41% |
| Other race | 42 | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 0.89% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,539 | 2.36 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Married | 902 | 2.73 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
| Non Family | 469 | 1.34 | 51 | 49 |
| Female | 143 | 3.41 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Male | 25 | 2.04 | 0 | 100 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
78.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 129 | 4.03% |
| Associates Degree | 433 | 13.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 651 | 20.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 296 | 9.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,048 | 32.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 3.06% |
| Some College | 543 | 16.98% |
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 | 3,069 | 2,842 | 924 |
| Hispanic | 67 | 67 | 10 |
| Native American | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Other Race | 27 | 27 | 13 |
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 other race people with a rate of 48.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,615 | $88,585 | $37,596 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,365 | $0 | $74,655 |
| High School Graduate | $44,688 | $53,980 | $32,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,486 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,574 | $56,711 | $41,114 |
| Some College | $52,841 | $0 | $0 |
$48,574
Average Earnings
$56,711
Average Male
$41,114
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.64% of West Brookfield town residents speak only English, while 3.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,461 | 310 | 8.96% |
| Hispanic | 124 | 19 | 15.32% |
8.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.82%
Male Poverty Rate
12.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Brookfield town is Hispanic, with 15.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Brookfield town is White, with 8.96% 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 17.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.59% |
| High School | 12.36% |
| Some College | 7.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.29% |
| Female Employed | 9.88% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,128 | $108,514 |
| Households | $89,112 | $97,451 |
| Married Families | $102,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,205 | $54,106 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
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
572
Number of Veterans
438
Male Veterans
134
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 182 |
| Vietnam | 165 |
| Second Gulf War | 101 |
| Korea | 45 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 188 |
| 75+ | 131 |
| 65 to 74 | 120 |
| 18 to 34 | 74 |
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 572 | 18.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
9.1%
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
75.33%
Born in West Brookfield town
96.94%
Native Born
3.06%
Foreign Born
1.33%
Non Citizen
1.73%
Naturalized
96.94% of West Brookfield town residents were born in the United States, with 75.33% having been born in Massachusetts. 1.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,970 | 21 | 0.53% |
| 2028 | 3,949 | 21 | 0.53% |
| 2027 | 3,928 | 21 | 0.54% |
| 2026 | 3,907 | 21 | 0.54% |
| 2025 | 3,886 | 21 | 0.54% |
| 2024 | 3,865 | 21 | 0.55% |
| 2023 | 3,844 | 21 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 3,823 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2021 | 3,821 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 3,824 | 97 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 3,727 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 3,730 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3,730 | 15 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 3,715 | -13 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 3,728 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 3,726 | 15 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 3,711 | 15 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 3,696 | 28 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 3,668 | 13 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 3,655 | 0 | 0% |