Brookline, MA

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    63,266
    US Senator
    Elizabeth Warren
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ed Markey
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    35.2
    0.571% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.73%
    10.5% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $142,101
    1.05% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $1.25M
    1.11% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    37,100
    1.25% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Brookline, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    84.7% of the residents in Brookline, MA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Brookline, MA are Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (40 degrees awarded in 2024) and Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis Inc (19 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Brookline, MA was $1.25M, and the homeownership rate was 46.9%.

    Most people in Brookline, MA worked at home, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Brookline, MA was 1 car per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Brookline, MA is home to a population of 63.3k people, from which 84.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 27.5% of Brookline, MA residents were born outside of the country (17.4k people).

    In 2024, there were 3.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (40.6k people) in Brookline, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.54k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    84.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    84.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 84.7% of Brookline, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Brookline, MA was 84.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brookline, MA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      40.6k ± 1.29k
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      12.2k ± 1.16k
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      3.54k ± 616
    6.24%
    Hispanic Population
    3.95k people

    In 2024, there were 3.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (40.6k people) in Brookline, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.54k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.24% of the people in Brookline, MA are hispanic (3.95k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Brookline, MA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Brazil
      108,593 ± 8,028 people
    2. Dominican Republic
      106,391 ± 7,947 people
    3. China
      103,416 ± 7,837 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was Brazil, the natal country of 108,593 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 106,391 and China with 103,416.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    27.5%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    17.4k people
    27.2%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    17.1k people

    As of 2024, 27.5% of Brookline, MA residents (17.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brookline, MA was 27.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      320 ± 117
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      303 ± 161
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      78 ± 86

    Brookline, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Brookline, MA.

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    Health

    99% of the population of Brookline, MA has health coverage, with 68.3% on employee plans, 6.4% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 990 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (990 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 915 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 130 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.6% under 18 years, 30.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    1.04%
    Uninsured
    68.3%
    Employer Coverage
    6.4%
    Medicaid
    10.7%
    Medicare
    12.6%
    Non-Group
    1.02%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brookline, MA declined by 15% from 1.22% to 1.04%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Brookline, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Brookline, MA employs 37.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Brookline, MA were Health Care & Social Assistance (9,181 people), Educational Services (6,963 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,847 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($151,023), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($140,405), and Information ($117,734).

    Employment

    Occupations

    37.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,534
    1.25%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.89%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Brookline, MA grew at a rate of 1.25%, from 36.6k employees to 37.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brookline, MA, are Management Occupations (5,811 people), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (4,900 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (4,642 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brookline, MA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    37.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,534
    1.25%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.89%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Brookline, MA grew at a rate of 1.25%, from 36.6k employees to 37.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brookline, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,181 people), Educational Services (6,963 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,847 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brookline, MA, though some of these residents may live in Brookline, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $104,655
    Median earning men ± $5,625
    $70,624
    Median earning women ± $3,558

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($202,875), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($140,405), and Information ($135,926).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($107,031), Wholesale Trade ($104,010), and Construction ($91,129).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.61%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.67M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.61% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.5%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

    Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (61.2%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (36%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (1.48%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Massachusetts

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    Elizabeth Warren
    Senator from Massachusetts1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ed Markey
    Senator from Massachusetts2
    Assumed office on July 16, 2013
    Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/us/massachusetts-special-senate-election.html |title=Democrat Wins Special Election for Kerry's Senate Seat |work=The New York Times |date=June 25, 2013 |access-date=May 21, 2020 |last1=Seelye |first1=Katharine Q. }}

    Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Brookline, MA awarded 59 degrees. The student population of Brookline, MA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 282 male students and 161 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Brookline, MA are White (46 and 78%), Unknown (5 and 8.47%), Asian (4 and 6.78%), and Black or African American (2 and 3.39%).

    The largest universities in Brookline, MA by number of degrees awarded are Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (40 and 67.8%) and Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis Inc (19 and 32.2%).

    The most popular majors in Brookline, MA are Mental Health Counseling (14 and 23.7%), Divinity & Ministry (13 and 22%), and Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (11 and 18.6%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $21,940.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Brookline, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 443 (63.7% men and 36.3% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 443 students enrolled in Brookline, MA, 63.7% men and 36.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 279 records, of which 28.3% were women and 71.7% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Mental Health Counseling
      14 degrees awarded
    2. Divinity & Ministry
      13 degrees awarded
    3. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies
      8 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Brookline, MA was Mental Health Counseling with 14 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Brookline, MA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
      40 degrees awarded
    2. Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis Inc
      19 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology with 40 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 40 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Brookline, MA, which is 2.11 times more than the 19 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 46 degrees mean that there were 9.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 5 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,940) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($550) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Brookline, MA was $1.25M in 2024, which is 3.75 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $1.23M to $1.25M, a 1.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Brookline, MA is 46.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Brookline, MA have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they worked at home. Car ownership in Brookline, MA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $1.25M
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$66,806
    $12,925
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$747

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Brookline, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    46.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 46.9% of the housing units in Brookline, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46.1%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Brookline, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $142,101
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,266
    27.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,326

    In 2024, the median household income of the 27.6k households in Brookline, MA grew to $142,101 from the previous year's value of $140,631.

    The following chart displays the households in Brookline, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Brookline, MA is from Massachusetts.
    0.477
    2024 Wage GINI in Massachusetts
    0.478
    2023 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

    In 2024, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.306% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Worked At Home (30.1%)
    2. Drove Alone (28.4%)
    3. Public Transit (18.1%)

    In 2024, 30.1% of workers in Brookline, MA worked at home, followed by those who drove alone to work (28.4%) and those who used public transit to get to work (18.1%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    27.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Brookline, MA have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.743% of the workforce in Brookline, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Brookline, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Brookline, MA have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    8.73% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brookline, MA (5.43k out of 62.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brookline, MA is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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