North Brookfield (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North 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 | 1.48 sq mi (3.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.48 sq mi (3.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,256 |
| • Density | 1,528.46/sq mi (590.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
01535
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-47100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0609951 |
North Brookfield is a small community located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering statistics. In 2020, about 2,256 people lived in North Brookfield.
Geography of North Brookfield
North Brookfield covers a total area of about 3.8 square kilometers (1.5 square miles). All of this area is land. This means there are no large lakes or rivers within the CDP boundaries.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 2,256 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of North Brookfield was 2,256 people. Back in 2000, there were 2,527 people living here. At that time, there were 1,054 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Community Life
Many types of families live in North Brookfield. About 31.8% of households had children under 18 years old. Around 43.6% were married couples living together. About 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
Age Groups
The population of North Brookfield includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 26.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living in North Brookfield was 36 years.
See also
In Spanish: North Brookfield (condado de Worcester) para niños
