Brookfield, MA Demographics

A map of Brookfield's Population by Race

Brookfield, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 828, a less than 1% change from the 824 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.7% White, 12.0% Native American/Other, 5.4% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, 0.8% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brookfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brookfield has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Brookfield, that probability was 15.7% in 2020 and 34.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brookfield is ranked the 231st most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Brookfield was ranked the 232nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brookfield's White Population

660 residents of Brookfield, or 79.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brookfield is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Brookfield ranks 43rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookfield's White population has declined by an estimated 12.6%. White residents' share of Brookfield's population has decreased from 91.6% to 79.7%.

Brookfield is less White than neighboring West Brookfield (98.3% White), East Brookfield (89.1% White), North Brookfield (91.4% White), Warren (80.4% White), and Fiskdale (83.7% White).

Brookfield's Black Population

17 residents of Brookfield, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brookfield is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Brookfield ranks 241st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookfield's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 17. Black residents' share of Brookfield's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.1%.

Brookfield is more Black than neighboring West Brookfield (0% Black), East Brookfield (0.1% Black), North Brookfield (0.3% Black), and Warren (0% Black). Brookfield is less Black than neighboring Fiskdale (4.5% Black).

Brookfield's Asian Population

0 residents of Brookfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brookfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Brookfield ranks 241st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookfield's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Brookfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Brookfield is less Asian than neighboring East Brookfield (0.8% Asian), and Fiskdale (2% Asian).

Brookfield's Hispanic Population

45 residents of Brookfield, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brookfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Brookfield ranks 129th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Brookfield's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.4%.

Brookfield is more Hispanic than neighboring West Brookfield (1.1% Hispanic), North Brookfield (2% Hispanic), and Warren (0% Hispanic). Brookfield is less Hispanic than neighboring East Brookfield (7.7% Hispanic), and Fiskdale (8.3% Hispanic).

Brookfield's Native American/Other Population

99 residents of Brookfield, or 12.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Brookfield is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Brookfield ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookfield's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 99. Native American/Other residents' share of Brookfield's population has increased from 0.0% to 12.0%.

Brookfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Brookfield (0.6% Native American/Other), East Brookfield (0% Native American/Other), North Brookfield (0% Native American/Other), Warren (0% Native American/Other), and Fiskdale (0% Native American/Other).

Brookfield's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Brookfield, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brookfield is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Brookfield ranks 99th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 80.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Brookfield's population has decreased from 4.4% to 0.8%.

Brookfield is more Multiracial than neighboring West Brookfield (0% Multiracial). Brookfield is less Multiracial than neighboring East Brookfield (2.4% Multiracial), North Brookfield (6.3% Multiracial), Warren (19.6% Multiracial), and Fiskdale (1.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.