Brookline, MA

Census Place

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2021 Population

62,620

5.74% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.3

1.44% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.2%

6.16% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$122,356

7.67% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$1.06M

4.89% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

35,398

6.55% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Brookline, MA had a population of 62.6k people with a median age of 35.3 and a median household income of $122,356. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Brookline, MA grew from 59,223 to 62,620, a 5.74% increase and its median household income grew from $113,642 to $122,356, a 7.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Brookline, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (17.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.93%), White (Hispanic) (2.88%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.25%).

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.

83.4% of the residents in Brookline, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Brookline, MA are Pine Manor College (78 degrees awarded in 2021), Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis Inc (33 degrees), and Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (29 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Brookline, MA was $1.06M, and the homeownership rate was 48.3%.

Most people in Brookline, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.4 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 62.6k people, from which 83.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 30.9% of Brookline, MA residents were born outside of the country (19.3k people).

In 2021, there were 3.78 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.1k people) in Brookline, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.71k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

83.4%

2021 Citizenship

84.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 83.4% of Brookline, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Brookline, MA was 84.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Brookline, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brookline, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
42.1k ± 1.12k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
11.1k ± 959
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.71k ± 764

6.63%

Hispanic Population

4.15k people

6.63% of the people in Brookline, MA are hispanic (4.15k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Brookline, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.

Most Common Origin

China
102,889 ± 7,817 people
Dominican Republic
98,796 ± 7,662 people
Brazil
87,929 ± 7,234 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 102,889 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 98,796 and Brazil with 87,929.

Foreign-Born Population

30.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

19.3k people

29.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

17.3k people

As of 2021, 30.9% of Brookline, MA residents (19.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brookline, MA was 29.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Brookline, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
418 ± 142
Gulf War (2001-)
337 ± 157
Gulf War (1990s)
90 ± 84

Brookline, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Brookline, MA employs 35.4k people. The largest industries in Brookline, MA are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,399 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (7,212 people), and Educational Services (6,377 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($115,750), Utilities ($104,375), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($102,826).

Males in Massachusetts have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,737. The income inequality in Massachusetts (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

35.4k

2021 Value

± 1,559

6.55%

1 Year growth

± 5.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Brookline, MA grew at a rate of 6.55%, from 33.2k employees to 35.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brookline, MA, are Management Occupations (5,149 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (4,714 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (4,212 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brookline, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

35.4k

2021 Value

± 1,559

6.55%

1 Year growth

± 5.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Brookline, MA grew at a rate of 6.55%, from 33.2k employees to 35.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brookline, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,399 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (7,212 people), and Educational Services (6,377 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$94,543

Median earning men ± $5,948

$57,270

Median earning women ± $4,783

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($156,901), Manufacturing ($122,321), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($108,238).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($95,125), Wholesale Trade ($90,035), and Public Administration ($83,929).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $37.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.7B) and Electronics ($28.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Massachusetts products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$296B

2020 Value in Massachusetts

$627B

Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts

112% growth

In 2020, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $296B. This is expected to increase 112% to $627B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Massachusetts trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$28.8B
New Hampshire
$20.3B
Connecticut
$14.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $28.8B, followed by New Hampshire with $20.3B and Connecticut and $14.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (31.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

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.

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Massachusetts

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Massachusetts have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Brookline, MA awarded 140 degrees. The student population of Brookline, MA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 195 male students and 179 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Brookline, MA are White (56 and 42.1%), followed by Black or African American (23 and 17.3%), Hispanic or Latino (21 and 15.8%), and Unknown (20 and 15%).

The largest universities in Brookline, MA by number of degrees awarded are Pine Manor College (78 and 55.7%), Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis Inc (33 and 23.6%), and Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (29 and 20.7%).

The most popular majors in Brookline, MA are Mental Health Counseling (19 and 13.6%), Divinity & Ministry (18 and 12.9%), and General Business Administration & Management (15 and 10.7%).

The median tuition cost in Brookline, MA for private four year colleges is $26,300.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Brookline, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 8.93%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 374 (52.1% men and 47.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 374 students enrolled in Brookline, MA, 52.1% men and 47.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 151 records, of which 35.1% were women and 64.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Fine Arts & Art Studies
9 degree-majors awarded
Mental Health Counseling
19 degree-majors awarded
Divinity & Ministry
18 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Brookline, MA was Other Fine Arts & Art Studies with 9 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pine Manor College
78 degrees awarded
Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis Inc
33 degrees awarded
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
29 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pine Manor College with 78 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 63 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Brookline, MA, which is 0.818 times less than the 77 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 56 degrees mean that there were 2.43 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 23 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($26,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($775) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.14% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.35M), Bachelors Degree (1.33M), and Some college (1.01M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Brookline, MA was $1.06M in 2021, which is 4.31 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $1.01M to $1.06M, a 4.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Brookline, MA is 48.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Brookline, MA have an average commute time of 28.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brookline, MA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Brookline, MA is $122,356. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Brookline, MA was Census Tract 4011 with a value of $226,875, followed by Census Tract 4006 and Census Tract 4007, with respective values of $147,861 and $144,375.

Housing

Property

$1.06M

Median Property Value 2021

±$35,054

$12,918

Median Property Taxes

±$827

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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Brookline, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

48.3%

Homeownership

2021

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 48.3% of the housing units in Brookline, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4011
Census Tract 4006
Census Tract 4007

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Brookline, MA was Census Tract 4011 with a value of $226,875, followed by Census Tract 4006 and Census Tract 4007, with respective values of $147,861 and $144,375.

The following map shows all of the places in Brookline, MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$122,356

Median Household Income

± $8,366

26.8k

Number of Households

± 1,183

In 2021, the median household income of the 26.8k households in Brookline, MA grew to $122,356 from the previous year's value of $113,642.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Brookline, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.48

2021 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.48

2020 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2021, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0427% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (29.6%)
Public Transit (23.1%)
Worked At Home (20.6%)

In 2021, 29.6% of workers in Brookline, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (23.1%) and those who worked at home (20.6%).

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.

Commute Time

28.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brookline, MA have a longer commute time (28.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.63% of the workforce in Brookline, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Brookline, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brookline, MA (6.22k out of 61.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 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 Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

98.5% of the population of Brookline, MA has health coverage, with 67.1% on employee plans, 6.21% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 0.656% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Norfolk County, MA see 780 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.889% decrease from the previous year (787 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 803 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 150 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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780 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Norfolk County, MA

Primary care physicians in Norfolk County, MA see an average of 780 patients per year. This represents a 0.889% decrease from the previous year (787 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Norfolk County, MA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 29.1% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

1.46%

Uninsured

67.1%

Employer Coverage

6.21%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

0.656%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brookline, MA declined by 14.8% from 1.71% to 1.46%.

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.