East Brookfield (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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East Brookfield, Massachusetts
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Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.77 sq mi (4.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,292 |
| • Density | 798.52/sq mi (308.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
01515
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-18595 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0609799 |
East Brookfield is a special kind of community in Massachusetts, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own separate government. East Brookfield is located in Worcester County. In 2020, about 1,292 people lived there.
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Where is East Brookfield?
East Brookfield is located in the state of Massachusetts. You can find it at these coordinates: 42°13′44″N 72°3′2″W / 42.22889°N 72.05056°W.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, East Brookfield covers a total area of about 4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi). Most of this area, about 4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi), is land. The rest, about 0.4 km2 (0.15 sq mi) (which is about 8.43%), is water.
Who Lives in East Brookfield?
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| 2020 | 1,292 | — | |
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In 2000, there were about 1,410 people living in East Brookfield. These people lived in 527 households, and 394 of those were families. The area had about 332.0 people/km2 (860 people/sq mi) living in each square kilometer.
Community Makeup
Most people living in East Brookfield in 2000 were White (about 98.87%). A small number of residents were Black, Native American, or Asian. Some people identified with two or more races. About 0.78% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 30.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (63.0%) were married couples living together.
- About 8.5% of households had a female head of the house without a husband present.
- Roughly 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
- About 11.8% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
- On average, there were 2.68 people in each household and 3.09 people in each family.
Age Groups
The population in East Brookfield was spread out across different age groups in 2000:
- About 25.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, 30.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in East Brookfield was 39 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in East Brookfield was about $50,774 per year. For families, the average income was around $60,000 per year. On average, males earned about $42,305, while females earned about $26,563. The income per person in the area was about $22,161.
