Brockton, MA

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2021 Population

104,216

8.85% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.7

0.281% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.5%

11.9% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$68,067

9.35% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$307,600

10% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

50,756

9.11% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Brockton, MA had a population of 104k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $68,067. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Brockton, MA grew from 95,740 to 104,216, a 8.85% increase and its median household income grew from $62,249 to $68,067, a 9.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Brockton, MA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (39.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (29.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.91%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (7.67%), and White (Hispanic) (4.46%).

None of the households in Brockton, 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.

87.3% of the residents in Brockton, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Brockton, MA are Massasoit Community College (826 degrees awarded in 2021) and Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing (165060) (110 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Brockton, MA was $307,600, and the homeownership rate was 56.8%.

Most people in Brockton, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Brockton, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Brockton, MA is home to a population of 104k people, from which 87.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 31.9% of Brockton, MA residents were born outside of the country (33.2k people).

In 2021, there were 1.36 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.5k people) in Brockton, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 9.28k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

87.3%

2021 Citizenship

86.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87.3% of Brockton, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Brockton, MA was 86.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brockton, MA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
41.5k ± 1.73k
White (Non-Hispanic)
30.5k ± 1.45k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.28k ± 1.52k

12.1%

Hispanic Population

12.7k people

12.1% of the people in Brockton, MA are hispanic (12.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Brockton, 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

31.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

33.2k people

32.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

31.1k people

As of 2021, 31.9% of Brockton, MA residents (33.2k 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 Brockton, MA was 32.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,400 ± 269
Gulf War (1990s)
471 ± 171
Gulf War (2001-)
420 ± 131

Brockton, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Brockton, MA employs 50.8k people. The largest industries in Brockton, MA are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,581 people), Retail Trade (6,820 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,100 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,300), Public Administration ($67,827), and Information ($58,358).

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

50.8k

2021 Value

± 1,883

9.11%

1 Year growth

± 4.72%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Brockton, MA grew at a rate of 9.11%, from 46.5k employees to 50.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brockton, MA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,620 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (4,963 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,199 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brockton, 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

50.8k

2021 Value

± 1,883

9.11%

1 Year growth

± 4.72%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Brockton, MA grew at a rate of 9.11%, from 46.5k employees to 50.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brockton, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,581 people), Retail Trade (6,820 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,100 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brockton, MA, though some of these residents may live in Brockton, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,584

Median earning men ± $1,464

$35,239

Median earning women ± $1,925

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($74,421), Information ($56,477), and Manufacturing ($55,900).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($65,625), Public Administration ($59,184), and Construction ($57,750).

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 Brockton, MA awarded 936 degrees. The student population of Brockton, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,121 male students and 3,531 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Brockton, MA are White (575 and 61.4%), followed by Black or African American (208 and 22.2%), Hispanic or Latino (79 and 8.44%), and Unknown (34 and 3.63%).

The largest universities in Brockton, MA by number of degrees awarded are Massasoit Community College (826 and 88.2%) and Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing (165060) (110 and 11.8%).

The most popular majors in Brockton, MA are Registered Nursing (185 and 19.8%), General Business Administration & Management (99 and 10.6%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (98 and 10.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Brockton, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 42.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 50%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,652 (37.5% men and 62.5% 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

In 2021 there were 5,652 students enrolled in Brockton, MA, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,580 records, of which 61.9% were women and 38.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biological & Physical Sciences
80 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
99 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
98 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Brockton, MA was Biological & Physical Sciences with 80 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Massasoit Community College
826 degrees awarded
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing (165060)
110 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Massasoit Community College with 826 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 340 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Brockton, MA, which is 0.57 times less than the 596 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 575 degrees mean that there were 2.76 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 208 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

Public, 2-year ($576) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($4,584) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,440) 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 Brockton, MA was $307,600 in 2021, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $279,600 to $307,600, a 10% increase. The homeownership rate in Brockton, MA is 56.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Brockton, MA have an average commute time of 31.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brockton, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Brockton, MA is $68,067. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Brockton, MA was Census Tract 5106 with a value of $140,580, followed by Census Tract 5117.01 and Census Tract 5107, with respective values of $102,594 and $100,718.

Housing

Property

$307,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,959

$19,939

Median Property Taxes

±$966

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 Brockton, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

56.8%

Homeownership

2021

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56.8% of the housing units in Brockton, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Brockton, 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 5106
Census Tract 5117.01
Census Tract 5107

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Brockton, MA was Census Tract 5106 with a value of $140,580, followed by Census Tract 5117.01 and Census Tract 5107, with respective values of $102,594 and $100,718.

The following map shows all of the places in Brockton, 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.

$68,067

Median Household Income

± $2,542

35.1k

Number of Households

± 1,476

In 2021, the median household income of the 35.1k households in Brockton, MA grew to $68,067 from the previous year's value of $62,249.

The following chart displays the households in Brockton, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Brockton, 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 (73.5%)
Carpooled (11.3%)
Public Transit (5.73%)

In 2021, 73.5% of workers in Brockton, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who used public transit to get to work (5.73%).

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

31.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brockton, MA have a longer commute time (31.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.11% of the workforce in Brockton, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Brockton, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Brockton, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brockton, MA (11.8k out of 103k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brockton, MA is Black, followed by White 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.

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

95.3% of the population of Brockton, MA has health coverage, with 39.3% on employee plans, 39.3% on Medicaid, 7.13% on Medicare, 9.1% on non-group plans, and 0.508% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Plymouth County, MA see 1589 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1589 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1357 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 170 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,589 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Plymouth County, MA

Primary care physicians in Plymouth County, MA see an average of 1,589 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,589 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.68%

Uninsured

39.3%

Employer Coverage

39.3%

Medicaid

7.13%

Medicare

9.1%

Non-Group

0.508%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brockton, MA grew by 2.36% from 4.57% to 4.68%.

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