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Brookfield, Connecticut
Brookfield, town, in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Brookfield had 18,566 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,528 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 17,706 (±50). GEOID 0919008980.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,566
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,528 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,706 ±50
Median household income
$148,360
±$10,758 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$479,700
±$23,585 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,892
±$183 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Brookfield and what county is it in?
Brookfield is a town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 19.7 square miles of land, 888 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Brookfield: Candlewood Orchards (CDP, 752 in 2020) and Candlewood Shores (CDP, 665 in 2020). Part of Candlewood Lake Club (CDP) also lies in it.
Brookfield is in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Brookfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 18,566 people lived in Brookfield on July 1, 2025, up 6.0% since 2020, faster than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 17,528 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 17,706 (±50).
| Measure | Brookfield | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,706±50 | 627,071 | – |
| Households | 6,587±265 | 235,379 | – |
| Average household size | 2.67±0.11 | 2.63 | – |
| Housing units | 6,995±276 | 251,530 | – |
Brookfield's population since 2000
From 15,664 in 2000 to 18,566 in 2025: up 18.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Brookfield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Brookfield?
The median resident of Brookfield is 44.3 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.3%. 12.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Brookfield | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3±1.8 | 41.5 | – |
| Under 18 years | 22.7%±2.0 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8%±2.4 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 47.0%±2.3 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.3%±2.6 pts | 20.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.9%±3.6 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.3%±2.2 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±2.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.1%±2.4 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.6%±3.4 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5%±1.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| With a disability | 10.5%±2.3 pts | 9.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3%±2.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.3%±1.4 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 58.3%±4.0 pts | 55.5% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.5%±3.6 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.4%±1.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Brookfield earn?
Half of Brookfield's 6,587 households earn less than $148,360 a year (±$10,758), against $128,188 in Western Connecticut Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Brookfield | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $148,360±$10,758 | $128,188 | – |
| Mean household income | $188,324±$20,875 | $214,668 | – |
| Per capita income | $71,355±$7,569 | $82,266 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 4.1%±2.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.7%±3.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1%±2.2 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.6%±2.4 pts | 94.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Brookfield?
Owners occupy 86.5% of Brookfield's occupied homes and renters 13.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $479,700 by its owner (±$23,585). The median renter pays $1,892 a month including utilities, and 26.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Brookfield | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $479,700±$23,585 | $652,900 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,892±$183 | $2,110 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.4%±11.7 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,801±$224 | $3,494 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.5%±3.1 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.5%±3.1 pts | 33.6% | – |
| Housing units | 6,995±276 | 251,530 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.6%±12.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.3%±3.8 pts | 57.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.5%±2.9 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.7%±1.7 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7%±1.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Brookfield building?
Builders took permits for 24 new housing units in Brookfield in 2025 (16 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Brookfield work and get to work?
73.9% of Brookfield's workers drive alone and 16.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Brookfield | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.5%±3.3 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5%±1.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.9%±3.7 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9%±2.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.3%±3.2 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.2 min±2.3 | 30.8 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Brookfield?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Brookfield (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $130,938 (Tract 2051) to $169,306 (Tract 2052).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2052Western Connecticut Planning Region | 7,196 | $169,306 |
| Tract 2053Western Connecticut Planning Region | 6,096 | $140,739 |
| Tract 2051Western Connecticut Planning Region | 4,414 | $130,938 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Brookfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Brookfield compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Brookfield is the 643rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 41st-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Brookfield ranks 61st of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 41st | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 11th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 145th | 303 |
| Median household income | 61st | 294 |
| Per capita income | 81st | 303 |
| Median home value | 79th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 54th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 159th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 77th | 297 |
| Median age | 164th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 91st | 300 |
| Work from home | 150th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 136th | 302 |
Brookfield's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Brookfield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Brookfield?
12 of the 57 figures for Brookfield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Brookfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.