West Brookfield, MA

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West Brookfield Overview

1,532
TOTAL POPULATION
652
MALE POPULATION
880
FEMALE POPULATION
74.09
MALES / 100 FEMALES
134.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
54.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,260
PER CAPITA INCOME
$86,136
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,849
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
686
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
13.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

West Brookfield Zip Codes

West Brookfield Area Codes

Race in West Brookfield

The most populous races in West Brookfield are White / Caucasian (1,519 | 99.2%), Hispanic or Latino (40 | 2.6%), and Native / Alaskan (13 | 0.9%).
Race in West Brookfield
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino402.6%
Native / Alaskan130.9%
White / Caucasian1,51999.2%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,532100.0%

Ancestry in West Brookfield

The most populous ancestries reported in West Brookfield are French (262 | 17.1%), Irish (251 | 16.4%), American (218 | 14.2%), Italian (133 | 8.7%), and English (95 | 6.2%), together accounting for 62.6% of all West Brookfield residents.
Ancestry in West Brookfield
Ancestry# Population% Population
American21814.2%
Arab110.7%
Armenian171.1%
Canadian90.6%
English956.2%
European291.9%
Finnish90.6%
French26217.1%
French Canadian593.8%
German926.0%
Greek281.8%
Irish25116.4%
Italian1338.7%
Lebanese110.7%
Lithuanian140.9%
Polish765.0%
Portuguese412.7%
Puerto Rican211.4%
Scottish161.0%
Spaniard191.2%
Swedish181.2%
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Immigrants in West Brookfield

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Brookfield came from Europe (7 | 0.5%), Northern Europe (7 | 0.5%), and Scotland (7 | 0.5%), together accounting for 1.4% of all West Brookfield residents.
Immigrants in West Brookfield
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Europe70.5%
Northern Europe70.5%
Scotland70.5%
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Sex and Age in West Brookfield

Sex and Age in West Brookfield

The most populous age groups in West Brookfield are 30 to 34 Years (107 | 16.4%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (118 | 13.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Brookfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years48 (7.4%)17 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Years19 (2.9%)87 (9.9%)
10 to 14 Years8 (1.2%)15 (1.7%)
15 to 19 Years19 (2.9%)44 (5.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years27 (4.1%)31 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years107 (16.4%)47 (5.3%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)26 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Years46 (7.1%)51 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years10 (1.5%)15 (1.7%)
50 to 54 Years90 (13.8%)76 (8.6%)
55 to 59 Years89 (13.7%)118 (13.4%)
60 to 64 Years11 (1.7%)33 (3.7%)
65 to 69 Years52 (8.0%)92 (10.4%)
70 to 74 Years27 (4.1%)33 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years53 (8.1%)48 (5.4%)
80 to 84 Years34 (5.2%)68 (7.7%)
85 Years and over12 (1.8%)79 (9.0%)
Total652 (100.0%)880 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Brookfield

Median Family Size in West Brookfield

The median family size in West Brookfield is 2.84 persons per family, with married-couple families (254 | 73.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.91 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (25 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.04 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Brookfield
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple254 (73.8%)2.91
Single Male/Father25 (7.3%)2.04
Single Female/Mother65 (18.9%)2.88
Total Families344 (100.0%)2.84

Median Household Size in West Brookfield

The median household size in West Brookfield is 2.35 persons per household, with single female/mother households (65 | 11.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.58 persons per household. non-family households (227 | 39.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Brookfield
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple254 (44.5%)3.12
Single Male/Father25 (4.4%)2.04
Single Female/Mother65 (11.4%)3.58
Non-family227 (39.8%)1.16
Total Households571 (100.0%)2.35

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Brookfield

Out of a total of 571 households in West Brookfield, 344 (60.3%) are family households, while 227 (39.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 171, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 204.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Brookfield
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-204 (35.7%)
2-Person Households171 (29.9%)13 (2.3%)
3-Person Households52 (9.1%)10 (1.8%)
4-Person Households106 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households10 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households5 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total344 (60.3%)227 (39.8%)

Female Fertility in West Brookfield

Fertility by Age in West Brookfield

Average fertility rate in West Brookfield is 66.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 205.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Brookfield
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years16 (100.0%)205.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total16 (100.0%)66.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Brookfield

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Brookfield
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in West Brookfield

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Brookfield
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree16 (100.0%)158.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total16 (100.0%)66.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Brookfield

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Brookfield
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)

Income in West Brookfield

Income Overview in West Brookfield

Per Capita Income in West Brookfield is $29,260, while median incomes of families and households are $86,136 and $53,849 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,532$29,260
Median Family Income344$86,136
Mean Family Income344$77,795
Median Household Income571$53,849
Mean Household Income571$66,897
Income Deficit344$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,53230.88%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,53269.12¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,5320.41

Earnings by Sex in West Brookfield

Average Earnings in West Brookfield are $38,765, $43,064 for men and $29,766 for women, a difference of 30.9%.
Earnings by Sex in West Brookfield
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male335 (50.8%)$43,064
Female325 (49.2%)$29,766
Total660 (100.0%)$38,765

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Brookfield

The most common earnings brackets in West Brookfield are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (77 | 23.0%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (67 | 20.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Brookfield
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less14 (4.2%)9 (2.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99927 (8.1%)31 (9.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)19 (5.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)20 (6.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)38 (11.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)23 (7.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4999 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)8 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)16 (4.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99911 (3.3%)10 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99969 (20.6%)67 (20.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99977 (23.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)48 (14.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99938 (11.3%)13 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99929 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99923 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99928 (8.4%)13 (4.0%)
$100,000+10 (3.0%)10 (3.1%)
Total335 (100.0%)325 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Brookfield

Average earnings in West Brookfield are $43,186 for men and $30,875 for women, a difference of 28.5%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,750, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $38,478. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,967, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Brookfield
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$53,750$23,750
College or Associate's Degree$38,478$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$43,186$30,875

Family Income in West Brookfield

Family Income Brackets in West Brookfield

According to the West Brookfield family income data, there are 97 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in West Brookfield
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004412.8%
$10,000 to $14,99992.6%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999257.3%
$35,000 to $49,9997120.6%
$50,000 to $74,99992.6%
$75,000 to $99,9999728.2%
$100,000 to $149,9997421.5%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+154.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Brookfield

2-person families (180 | 52.3%) account for the highest median family income in West Brookfield with $90,556 per family, while 2-person families (180 | 52.3%) have the highest median income of $45,278 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Brookfield
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families180 (52.3%)$90,556
3-Person Families110 (32.0%)$0
4-Person Families39 (11.3%)$0
5-Person Families10 (2.9%)$0
6-Person Families5 (1.5%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total344 (100.0%)$86,136

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Brookfield

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Brookfield
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners82 (23.8%)$0
1 Earner144 (41.9%)$0
2 Earners104 (30.2%)$90,000
3+ Earners14 (4.1%)$0
Total344 (100.0%)$86,136

Household Income in West Brookfield

Household Income Brackets in West Brookfield

With 108 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in West Brookfield, accounting for 18.9% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in West Brookfield
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000376.5%
$10,000 to $14,999488.4%
$15,000 to $24,999386.7%
$25,000 to $34,9997112.4%
$35,000 to $49,9997112.4%
$50,000 to $74,9998815.4%
$75,000 to $99,9999516.6%
$100,000 to $149,99910818.9%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+152.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Brookfield

The median household income in West Brookfield is $53,849, with the highest median household income of $54,342 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 202 households (35.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Brookfield
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years153 (26.8%)$49,455
45 to 64 Years202 (35.4%)$54,342
65+ Years216 (37.8%)$0
Total571 (100.0%)$53,849

Poverty in West Brookfield

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Brookfield

With 5.7% poverty level for males and 26.8% for females among the residents of West Brookfield, 25 to 34 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 27 males (20.2%) and 19 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Brookfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)17 (19.5%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years27 (20.2%)52 (66.7%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)29 (37.7%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)30 (33.0%)
55 to 64 Years7 (7.0%)43 (29.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (8.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (8.5%)
Total34 (5.7%)209 (26.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Brookfield

According to the poverty statistics in West Brookfield, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Brookfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years48 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years19 (100.0%)70 (80.5%)
12 to 14 Years8 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
15 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years107 (79.8%)26 (33.3%)
35 to 44 Years46 (100.0%)48 (62.3%)
45 to 54 Years100 (100.0%)61 (67.0%)
55 to 64 Years93 (93.0%)105 (71.0%)
65 to 74 Years67 (100.0%)106 (91.4%)
75 Years and over51 (100.0%)97 (91.5%)
Total558 (94.3%)570 (73.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Brookfield

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Brookfield show that 10.6% or 27 of the total 254 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 14.3%, comprising of 27 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Brookfield
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children162 (85.7%)27 (14.3%)
1 or 2 Children60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total227 (89.4%)27 (10.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Brookfield

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Brookfield
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)17 (30.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)26 (40.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Brookfield

The poverty data for West Brookfield shows that 27 of the married-couple family households (10.6%) and 26 of the single-parent households (28.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (14.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 household (30.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Brookfield
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children27 (14.3%)9 (26.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)17 (30.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (10.6%)26 (28.9%)

Employment Characteristics in West Brookfield

Employment by Class of Employer in West Brookfield

Among the 552 employed individuals in West Brookfield, private company employees (384 | 69.6%), self-employed (not incorporated) (113 | 20.5%), and local government employees (18 | 3.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Brookfield
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees38469.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)101.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)11320.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations142.5%
Local Government Employees183.3%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees132.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total552100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Brookfield

According to the labor force statistics for West Brookfield, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,305), 52.6% or 686 individuals are in the labor force, with 13.7% or 94 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 58 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 56.9% or 58 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Brookfield
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years10 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years58 (100.0%)27 (46.6%)
30 to 34 Years133 (86.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years102 (82.9%)58 (56.9%)
45 to 54 Years141 (73.8%)9 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years197 (95.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years37 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total686 (52.6%)94 (13.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Brookfield

According to labor force statistics for West Brookfield, 81.2% of individuals (631) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (777) are in the labor force, with 14.9% or 94 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 185 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 42.7% or 85 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Brookfield
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School36 (49.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma211 (73.8%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree199 (85.4%)99 (42.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher185 (100.0%)9 (4.9%)
Total631 (81.2%)116 (14.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Brookfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Brookfield are Health Diagnosing & Treating (135 | 22.8%), Health Technologists (53 | 8.9%), Community & Social Service (41 | 6.9%), Business & Financial (39 | 6.6%), and Education, Arts & Media (36 | 6.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Brookfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Brookfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Business & Financial (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Brookfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating69 (51.1%)66 (48.9%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Total (Category)126 (52.3%)115 (47.7%)
Total (Overall)294 (49.7%)298 (50.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Brookfield are Cleaning & Maintenance (71 | 12.0%), Personal Care & Service (39 | 6.6%), Healthcare Support (28 | 4.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (20 | 3.4%).
Services Occupations in West Brookfield

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in West Brookfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance61 (85.9%)10 (14.1%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Total (Category)61 (38.6%)97 (61.4%)
Total (Overall)294 (49.7%)298 (50.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Brookfield are Office & Administration (55 | 9.3%), and Sales & Related (29 | 4.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Brookfield

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Brookfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related11 (37.9%)18 (62.1%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
Total (Category)11 (13.1%)73 (86.9%)
Total (Overall)294 (49.7%)298 (50.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Brookfield are Construction & Extraction (47 | 7.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (23 | 3.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Brookfield

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Brookfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)294 (49.7%)298 (50.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Brookfield are Production (26 | 4.4%), and Transportation (13 | 2.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Brookfield

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Brookfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Production13 (50.0%)13 (50.0%)
Transportation13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)26 (66.7%)13 (33.3%)
Total (Overall)294 (49.7%)298 (50.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Brookfield

Employment Industries in West Brookfield

The major employment industries in West Brookfield include Health Care & Social Assistance (186 | 31.4%), Retail Trade (137 | 23.1%), Administrative & Support (84 | 14.2%), Construction (60 | 10.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (31 | 5.2%).
Employment Industries in West Brookfield

Employment Industries by Sex in West Brookfield

The West Brookfield industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Brookfield
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing13 (50.0%)13 (50.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade80 (58.4%)57 (41.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific16 (66.7%)8 (33.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance27 (14.5%)159 (85.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total294 (49.7%)298 (50.3%)

Education in West Brookfield

School Enrollment in West Brookfield

The most common levels of schooling among the 251 students in West Brookfield are elementary school (106 | 42.2%), high school (58 | 23.1%), and nursery / preschool (42 | 16.7%).
School Enrollment in West Brookfield
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4216.7%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School10642.2%
Middle School187.2%
High School5823.1%
College / Undergraduate2710.8%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total251100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Brookfield

Out of a total of 251 students who are enrolled in schools in West Brookfield, 8 (3.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 243 (96.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (7.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 42 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Brookfield
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old98 (92.4%)8 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total243 (96.8%)8 (3.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Brookfield

Education (129 | 34.6%), arts & humanities (62 | 16.6%), business (61 | 16.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (45 | 12.1%), and physical & health sciences (28 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 373 individuals in West Brookfield who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Brookfield
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4512.1%
Physical & Health Sciences287.5%
Psychology143.7%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering30.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology41.1%
Business6116.4%
Education12934.6%
Literature & Languages123.2%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts102.7%
Communications51.3%
Arts & Humanities6216.6%
Total373100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Brookfield

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Brookfield

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Brookfield are males with 2 vehicles (131, accounting for 47.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (130, making up 47.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Brookfield
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle48 (17.3%)71 (25.9%)
2 Vehicles131 (47.1%)130 (47.4%)
3 Vehicles99 (35.6%)73 (26.6%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total278 (100.0%)274 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Brookfield

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Brookfield are 45 to 59 minutes (174 commuters, 32.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (113 commuters, 20.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (69 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in West Brookfield
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes397.2%
5 to 9 Minutes11320.8%
10 to 14 Minutes132.4%
15 to 19 Minutes437.9%
20 to 24 Minutes6912.7%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes142.6%
35 to 39 Minutes244.4%
40 to 44 Minutes173.1%
45 to 59 Minutes17432.1%
60 to 89 Minutes112.0%
90 or more Minutes254.6%

Commute Time by Sex in West Brookfield

The most common commute times in West Brookfield are 45 to 59 minutes (90 commuters, 32.4%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (84 commuters, 31.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Brookfield
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)39 (14.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes61 (21.9%)52 (19.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes13 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)43 (16.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes51 (18.3%)18 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes9 (3.2%)5 (1.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes11 (4.0%)13 (4.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes17 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes90 (32.4%)84 (31.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes11 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes15 (5.4%)10 (3.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Brookfield

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Brookfield are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (90, 32.4%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (110, 41.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Brookfield
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM15 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM21 (7.5%)22 (8.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM81 (29.1%)31 (11.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM90 (32.4%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM20 (7.2%)20 (7.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM38 (13.7%)110 (41.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (5.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)20 (7.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)47 (17.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM13 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total278 (100.0%)264 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Brookfield

Occupancy by Ownership in West Brookfield

Of the total 571 dwellings in West Brookfield, owner-occupied units account for 335 (58.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 236 (41.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Brookfield
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units33558.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units23641.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units571100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Brookfield

Occupancy by Household Size in West Brookfield
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household20435.7%
2-Person Household18432.2%
3-Person Household6210.9%
4+ Person Household12121.2%
Total Housing Units571100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Brookfield

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Brookfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household67 (32.8%)137 (67.2%)
2-Person Household126 (68.5%)58 (31.5%)
3-Person Household38 (61.3%)24 (38.7%)
4+ Person Household104 (86.0%)17 (14.1%)
Total Housing Units335 (58.7%)236 (41.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Brookfield

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Brookfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School18 (66.7%)9 (33.3%)
High School Diploma95 (45.0%)116 (55.0%)
College/Associate Degree93 (45.6%)111 (54.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Brookfield

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Brookfield
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8815.4%
35 to 44 Years6511.4%
45 to 54 Years7212.6%
55 to 64 Years13022.8%
65 to 74 Years12722.2%
75 to 84 Years6811.9%
85 Years and Over213.7%
Total571100.0%

Housing Finances in West Brookfield

Median Income by Occupancy in West Brookfield

Median Income by Occupancy in West Brookfield
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied335 (58.7%)$70,417
Renter-Occupied236 (41.3%)$26,778
Average571 (100.0%)$53,849

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Brookfield

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Brookfield
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00010 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99927 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)48 (20.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)20 (8.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)18 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99918 (5.4%)53 (22.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99957 (17.0%)14 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99963 (18.8%)25 (10.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99948 (14.3%)47 (19.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99997 (29.0%)11 (4.7%)
$150,000 or more15 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total335 (100.0%)236 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Brookfield

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Brookfield
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4999 (2.7%)17 (7.2%)
$500 to $79955 (16.4%)56 (23.7%)
$800 to $99951 (15.2%)17 (7.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49956 (16.7%)126 (53.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99983 (24.8%)11 (4.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49971 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more10 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total335 (100.0%)236 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Brookfield

Housing Structures in West Brookfield

Housing Structures in West Brookfield
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached34560.4%
Single Unit, Attached142.5%
2 Unit Apartments8615.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments468.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments396.8%
10 or more Apartments417.2%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total571100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Brookfield

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Brookfield
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached288 (83.5%)57 (16.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments27 (31.4%)59 (68.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments20 (43.5%)26 (56.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total335 (58.7%)236 (41.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Brookfield

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Brookfield
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)70 (29.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms132 (39.4%)125 (53.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms76 (22.7%)17 (7.2%)
8 or more Rooms127 (37.9%)24 (10.2%)
Total335 (100.0%)236 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Brookfield

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Brookfield
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas110 (32.8%)82 (34.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas36 (10.7%)12 (5.1%)
Electricity10 (3.0%)88 (37.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene179 (53.4%)54 (22.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total335 (100.0%)236 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Brookfield

Household Vehicle Usage in West Brookfield
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)21 (8.9%)
1 Vehicle84 (25.1%)140 (59.3%)
2 Vehicles188 (56.1%)75 (31.8%)
3 or more Vehicles63 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total335 (100.0%)236 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Brookfield

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Brookfield

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units110225
Median Property Value$223,100$231,500
Median Household Income$104,583$15
Monthly Housing Costs$753$10
Real Estate Taxes$2,764$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Brookfield

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Brookfield
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0009 (8.2%)32 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99970 (63.6%)127 (56.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99931 (28.2%)66 (29.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (100.0%)225 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Brookfield

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Brookfield
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)37 (16.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9998 (7.3%)9 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)49 (21.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99928 (25.5%)63 (28.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99965 (59.1%)20 (8.9%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)32 (14.2%)
Total110 (100.0%)225 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Brookfield

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Brookfield
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x43 (39.1%)53,651 (23,844.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x19 (17.3%)74 (32.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x21 (19.1%)11 (4.9%)
4.0x or more27 (24.5%)48 (21.3%)
Total110 (100.0%)225 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Brookfield

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Brookfield
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)36 (16.0%)
$800 to $1,499110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (100.0%)225 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Brookfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Brookfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Brookfield
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years187 (97.4%)5 (2.6%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years161 (75.9%)51 (24.1%)
35 to 44 Years114 (92.7%)9 (7.3%)
45 to 54 Years191 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years248 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older157 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,306 (95.3%)65 (4.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Brookfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Brookfield
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen187 (97.4%)5 (2.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Brookfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Brookfield
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000177 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999317 (97.2%)9 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999212 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999150 (74.6%)51 (25.4%)
$100,000 and over420 (98.8%)5 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Brookfield

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Brookfield
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 617 (26.2%)48 (73.9%)
6 to 18 Years115 (59.9%)72 (37.5%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years64 (30.2%)124 (58.5%)
35 to 44 Years29 (23.6%)85 (69.1%)
45 to 54 Years152 (79.6%)108 (56.5%)
55 to 64 Years151 (60.9%)150 (60.5%)
65 to 74 Years183 (100.0%)92 (50.3%)
75 Years and over157 (100.0%)141 (89.8%)
Total868 (63.3%)820 (59.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Brookfield

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Brookfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)21 (15.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)21 (23.9%)
35 to 64 Years17 (6.9%)42 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years36 (53.7%)18 (15.5%)
75 Years and over34 (66.7%)89 (84.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Brookfield

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Brookfield: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (26.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over34 (66.7%)17 (16.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Brookfield: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over34 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Brookfield: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)21 (15.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)21 (23.9%)
35 to 64 Years7 (2.9%)42 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years9 (13.4%)9 (7.8%)
75 Years and over34 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Brookfield: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (4.1%)30 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years18 (26.9%)9 (7.8%)
75 Years and over34 (66.7%)69 (65.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Brookfield: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)30 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years9 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over34 (66.7%)12 (11.3%)

Technology Access in West Brookfield

Computing Device Access in West Brookfield

Computing Device Access in West Brookfield
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop49286.2%
Smartphone44878.5%
Tablet34660.6%
No Computing Device183.2%
Total571100.0%

Internet Access in West Brookfield

Internet Access in West Brookfield
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home48484.8%
Cellular Data Only183.2%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet529.1%
Total571100.0%

West Brookfield Summary

History

West Brookfield is a town located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was first settled in 1664 and was officially incorporated in 1775. The town was originally part of the Quaboag Plantation, which was a large tract of land granted to settlers from Dedham, Massachusetts. The town was named after Brookfield, England, which was the hometown of one of the original settlers.
The town was primarily an agricultural community for much of its history. In the 19th century, the town was home to several small industries, including a sawmill, gristmill, and a tannery. The town also had a thriving dairy industry, which was the main source of income for many of the town’s residents.
In the late 19th century, the town began to experience a period of growth and development. The town was home to several large factories, including a paper mill, a shoe factory, and a woolen mill. These factories provided employment for many of the town’s residents and helped to spur economic growth.

Geography

West Brookfield is located in central Massachusetts, approximately 40 miles west of Boston. The town is situated on the banks of the Quaboag River, which flows through the center of town. The town is bordered by the towns of Warren, Brookfield, and East Brookfield.
The town has a total area of 16.2 square miles, of which 15.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. The town is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of town. The highest point in town is located at the intersection of West Brookfield Road and East Brookfield Road, which is approximately 500 feet above sea level.

Economy

West Brookfield’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The town is home to several small farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, hay, and vegetables. The town also has several small manufacturing businesses, which produce a variety of products, including paper products, furniture, and clothing.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The town is also home to several small tourist attractions, including the Quaboag Historical Society Museum and the West Brookfield Common.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, West Brookfield had a population of 3,701. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median household income in West Brookfield was $60,938, and the median family income was $68,750. The per capita income for the town was $25,945. About 5.2% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Brookfield?
Total Population of West Brookfield is 1,532.
What is the Total Male Population of West Brookfield?
Total Male Population of West Brookfield is 652.
What is the Total Female Population of West Brookfield?
Total Female Population of West Brookfield is 880.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Brookfield?
There are 74.09 Males per 100 Females in West Brookfield.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Brookfield?
There are 134.97 Females per 100 Males in West Brookfield.
What is the Median Population Age in West Brookfield?
Median Population Age in West Brookfield is 54.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Brookfield
Average Family Size in West Brookfield is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Brookfield
Average Household Size in West Brookfield is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Brookfield?
Per Capita income in West Brookfield is $29,260.
What is the Median Family Income in West Brookfield?
Median Family Income in West Brookfield is $86,136.
What is the Median Household income in West Brookfield?
Median Household Income in West Brookfield is $53,849.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Brookfield?
Income or Wage Gap in West Brookfield is 30.9%.
Women in West Brookfield earn 69.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Brookfield?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Brookfield is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Brookfield?
There are 686 People in the Labor Forcein in West Brookfield.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Brookfield?
52.6% of People are in the Labor Force in West Brookfield.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Brookfield?
Unemployment Rate in West Brookfield is 13.7%.