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Brockton, Massachusetts
Brockton, city, in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Brockton had 106,134 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 105,643 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 105,386 (±39). GEOID 2509000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
106,134
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 105,643 · ACS 2020-2024: 105,386 ±39
Median household income
$80,115
±$2,930 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$437,500
±$8,310 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,641
±$52 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Brockton and what county is it in?
Brockton is a city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It covers 21.3 square miles of land, 4,952 residents per square mile in 2020.
Brockton is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 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 Brockton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 106,134 people lived in Brockton on July 1, 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 105,643 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 105,386 (±39).
| Measure | Brockton | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 105,386 ±39 | 535,075 | +9,792 |
| Households | 36,042 ±726 | 203,141 | +4,225 |
| Average household size | 2.88 ±0.06 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 37,730 ±713 | 218,096 | +3,869 |
Brockton's population since 2000
From 94,304 in 2000 to 106,134 in 2025: up 12.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Brockton 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 Brockton?
The median resident of Brockton is 36.7 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 14.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 33.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 26.8%. 33.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Brockton | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 ±0.8 | 43.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% ±0.7 pts | 20.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.4% ±0.7 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±0.7 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.6% ±1.1 pts | 4.9% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.8% ±1.6 pts | 76.1% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 33.5% ±1.9 pts | 7.8% | −10.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 17.1% ±1.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 7.4% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 33.7% ±1.7 pts | 11.2% | +2.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 46.5% ±1.9 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±0.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3% ±1.0 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.6% ±0.9 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.1% ±1.6 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.3% ±1.4 pts | 41.8% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±0.7 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.2% ±1.2 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
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 Brockton earn?
Half of Brockton's 36,042 households earn less than $80,115 a year (±$2,930), against $114,201 in Plymouth County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 the median was $71,957 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,158 after inflation. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Brockton | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,115 ±$2,930 | $114,201 | +$8,158 |
| Mean household income | $106,175 ±$4,426 | $151,136 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,830 ±$1,515 | $57,650 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5% ±1.5 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.2% ±3.2 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 32.5% ±1.9 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% ±1.4 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4% ±1.7 pts | 92.9% | – |
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 Brockton?
Owners occupy 57.4% of Brockton's occupied homes and renters 42.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $437,500 by its owner (±$8,310). The median renter pays $1,641 a month including utilities, and 44.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Brockton | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $437,500 ±$8,310 | $556,000 | +$111,612 |
| Median gross rent | $1,641 ±$52 | $1,747 | +$274 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.7% ±3.7 pts | 45.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,462 ±$76 | $2,799 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.4% ±1.9 pts | 77.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.6% ±1.9 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Housing units | 37,730 ±713 | 218,096 | +3,869 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 47.4% ±1.9 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% ±0.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.6% ±1.8 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.3% ±1.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
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 Brockton building?
Builders took permits for 48 new housing units in Brockton in 2025 (37 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
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 Brockton work and get to work?
70.7% of Brockton's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.6%.
| Measure | Brockton | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.8% ±1.4 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.6% ±1.0 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.7% ±2.0 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.5% ±1.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.7% ±0.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9% ±1.0 pts | 16.2% | +5.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.5 min ±1.1 | 32.5 min | no clear change |
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 Brockton?
23 census tracts lie mostly in Brockton (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $26,109 (Tract 5109) to $162,083 (Tract 5106).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5108Plymouth County | 7,904 | $75,099 |
| Tract 5102Plymouth County | 7,408 | $124,556 |
| Tract 5107Plymouth County | 6,426 | $95,395 |
| Tract 5113.01Plymouth County | 6,185 | $65,333 |
| Tract 5111Plymouth County | 5,555 | $102,042 |
| Tract 5112Plymouth County | 5,331 | $75,437 |
| Tract 5115Plymouth County | 5,254 | $86,513 |
| Tract 5117.01Plymouth County | 5,199 | $122,860 |
| Tract 5101Plymouth County | 5,169 | $102,303 |
| Tract 5105.05Plymouth County | 4,846 | $57,938 |
| Tract 5103Plymouth County | 4,465 | $57,190 |
| Tract 5104Plymouth County | 4,321 | $57,639 |
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 Brockton) · Census block assignment files
How does Brockton compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Brockton is the 310th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 6th-most populous of 58 in Massachusetts.
Brockton ranks 376th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 6th | 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 207th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 25th | 461 |
| Median household income | 376th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 438th | 460 |
| Median home value | 307th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 193rd | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 42nd | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 438th | 459 |
| Median age | 434th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 407th | 460 |
| Work from home | 414th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 172nd | 459 |
Brockton's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Brockton 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 Brockton?
5 of the 57 figures for Brockton 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 Brockton 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' public schools in Brockton.