Poverty Rate in Brockton, Massachusetts
In Brockton, Massachusetts, an estimated 13,286 of 103,203 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Brockton, Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in Brockton, Massachusetts is 12.9%.
- How many people in Brockton, Massachusetts live in poverty?
In Brockton, Massachusetts, an estimated 13,286 of 103,203 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Brockton, Massachusetts compare to the average for Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in Brockton, Massachusetts is 24.04% higher than the Massachusetts average. In Brockton, Massachusetts, an estimated 12.9% of 103,203 people live in poverty. In Massachusetts, 10.4% of 6,763,338 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Brockton, Massachusetts compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Brockton, Massachusetts is 2.38% higher than the US average. In Brockton, Massachusetts, an estimated 12.9% of 103,203 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
21.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
21.2% of 25 thousand people
Under 5 years
18.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
18.4% of 7 thousand people
5 to 17 years
22.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
22.2% of 18 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
20.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
20.8% of 25 thousand people
18 to 64 years
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
12.7% of 62 thousand people
18 to 34 years
10.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
10.4% of 23 thousand people
35 to 64 years
14.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
14.1% of 39 thousand people
60 years and over
15.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
15.1% of 22 thousand people
65 years and over
15.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
15.2% of 16 thousand people
White
14% Poverty Rate for White people in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
14% of 27 thousand people
Black or African American
14.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
14.3% of 38 thousand people
Some other race
17.1% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
17.1% of 18 thousand people
Two or more races
18.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
18.8% of 17 thousand people
Hispanic
30.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
30.2% of 14 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
13% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
13% of 26 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
13.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
13.8% of 70 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
27.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
27.6% of 11 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
12.3% of 23 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
10.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
10.8% of 22 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
9.6% of 14 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
6.3% of 54 thousand people
Employed
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
4.9% of 50 thousand people
Male
3.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
3.3% of 26 thousand people
Female
6.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
6.6% of 25 thousand people
Unemployed
26.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
26.2% of 3 thousand people
Male
30.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
30.7% of 2 thousand people
Female
21.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
21.4% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
13.7% of 81 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
2% of 36 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
14.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
14.7% of 17 thousand people
Did not work
28.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
28.3% of 27 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
32% Poverty Rate for single people in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
32% of 18 thousand people
Male
35% Poverty Rate for single men in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
35% of 9 thousand people
Female
28.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
28.8% of 9 thousand people
18 to 24 years
0% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
0% of 862 people
25 to 34 years
29.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
29.9% of 2 thousand people
35 to 44 years
37.5% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
37.5% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
22.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
22.9% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
35.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
35.3% of 4 thousand people
65 to 74 years
32.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
32.3% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
36.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
36.6% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
4.8% of 7 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
24.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
24.4% of 3 thousand people
Did not work
56.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
56.7% of 8 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
14.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Brockton, Massachusetts
2023
14.7%
Poverty Rate by City around Plymouth County
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