West Brookfield, MA Demographics

A map of West Brookfield's Population by Race

West Brookfield, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 1,563, a large increase from the 1,375 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.3% White, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Brookfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Brookfield has become considerably less 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 West Brookfield, that probability was 16.4% in 2020 and 3.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Brookfield is ranked the 205th 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). West Brookfield was ranked the 215th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Brookfield's White Population

1,536 residents of West Brookfield, or 98.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Brookfield is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. West Brookfield ranks 49th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Brookfield's White population has grown by an estimated 22.4%. White residents' share of West Brookfield's population has increased from 91.3% to 98.3%.

West Brookfield is more White than neighboring Brookfield (79.7% White), Warren (80.4% White), North Brookfield (91.4% White), and East Brookfield (89.1% White). West Brookfield is less White than neighboring West Warren (100% White).

West Brookfield's Black Population

0 residents of West Brookfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Brookfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. West Brookfield ranks 224th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Brookfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of West Brookfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Brookfield is less Black than neighboring Brookfield (2.1% Black), North Brookfield (0.3% Black), and East Brookfield (0.1% Black).

West Brookfield's Asian Population

0 residents of West Brookfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Brookfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. West Brookfield ranks 225th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Brookfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Brookfield's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

West Brookfield is less Asian than neighboring East Brookfield (0.8% Asian).

West Brookfield's Hispanic Population

17 residents of West Brookfield, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Brookfield is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Brookfield ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Brookfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 58.5%. Hispanic residents' share of West Brookfield's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.1%.

West Brookfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Warren (0% Hispanic), and West Warren (0% Hispanic). West Brookfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Brookfield (5.4% Hispanic), North Brookfield (2% Hispanic), and East Brookfield (7.7% Hispanic).

West Brookfield's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of West Brookfield, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Brookfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. West Brookfield ranks 190th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Brookfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Brookfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

West Brookfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Warren (0% Native American/Other), North Brookfield (0% Native American/Other), West Warren (0% Native American/Other), and East Brookfield (0% Native American/Other). West Brookfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brookfield (12% Native American/Other).

West Brookfield's Multiracial Population

0 residents of West Brookfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Brookfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Brookfield ranks 112th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Brookfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Brookfield's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.0%.

West Brookfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Brookfield (0.8% Multiracial), Warren (19.6% Multiracial), North Brookfield (6.3% Multiracial), and East Brookfield (2.4% 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.