Brockton, MA โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Plymouth County ยท Massachusetts

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Brockton based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Brockton
National Avg
Massachusetts Avg
Population: 73Income: 51Home Value: 41Safety: 100Education: 20Median Age: 61Climate: 50Cost of Living: 71

Quick Stats

Population

105,080

2023 ACS

Median Income

$77,089

2023

Median Home Value

$405,500

2023

Median Rent

$1,545

2023

Median Age

36.5

Unemployment

8.3%

Cost of Living Index

142.5

100 = national avg

Brockton is a city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, with a population of 105,080 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Brockton is one of the communities in Massachusetts.

The median household income in Brockton is $77,089, and the median home value is $405,500. The cost of living index is 142.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,545 per month. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, and the median age is 36.5 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

105,080

Male

51,033

48.6%

Female

54,047

51.4%

Median Age

36.5

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

13.8%

High School or Higher

36.0%

Foreign Born

32.9%

Veterans

2.9%

Married

33.9%

Avg Household Size

2.9

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.704

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Black

38.3%

Foreign Born

32.9%

White
29.2%
Black
38.3%
Asian
2.2%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
18.5%
Other
11.5%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

12.9%

13,587 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

87.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
402 (3.0%)
Puerto Rican
5,532 (40.7%)
Cuban
140 (1.0%)
Dominican
1,718 (12.6%)
Salvadoran
420 (3.1%)
Guatemalan
655 (4.8%)
Colombian
356 (2.6%)
Honduran
547 (4.0%)
Ecuadorian
1,492 (11.0%)
Peruvian
672 (4.9%)
Other Hispanic
1,652 (12.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
81 (3.6%)
Chinese
435 (19.2%)
Filipino
300 (13.2%)
Vietnamese
634 (27.9%)
Korean
66 (2.9%)
Japanese
41 (1.8%)
Pakistani
50 (2.2%)
Cambodian
307 (13.5%)
Hmong
177 (7.8%)
Thai
24 (1.1%)
Other Asian
150 (6.6%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Samoan
64 (67.4%)
Chamorro
2 (2.1%)
Other Pacific Islander
27 (28.4%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
276 (101.1%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

98,285

English Only

53.6%

#1 Non-English Language

French/Haitian/Cajun

21,948 speakers

Limited English

20.8%

Language Distribution

French/Haitian/Cajun
21,948 (22.3%)
Other Indo-European
11,032 (11.2%)
Spanish
9,790 (10.0%)
Other Languages
874 (0.9%)
Vietnamese
749 (0.8%)
Chinese
341 (0.3%)
Other Asian
338 (0.3%)
Tagalog
313 (0.3%)
German
95 (0.1%)
Arabic
73 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

79.2%

Limited English Proficiency

20.8%

French/Haitian/Cajun
46.0% limited English
Other Indo-European
46.1% limited English
Spanish
44.4% limited English
Other Languages
12.0% limited English
Vietnamese
49.7% limited English
Chinese
54.0% limited English
Other Asian
37.0% limited English
Tagalog
26.2% limited English
German
7.4% limited English
Arabic
8.2% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,049

2.9% of population

Disability Rate

31.2%

950 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$52,695

Unemployment Rate

1.7%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
17.7%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
17.1%
Vietnam
35.7%
Korea
5.0%
World War II
2.2%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
8.8%
35-54
17.4%
55-64
22.1%
65-74
32.0%
75+
19.6%

Male Veterans

2,795

91.7%

Female Veterans

254

8.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$52,695

Non-Veteran Income

$36,382

Difference

$16,313

44.8% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

950

Without Disability

2,099

Disability Rate

31.2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

67,292

#1 Ancestry

Sub-Saharan African

18.3% (19,216)

#2 Ancestry

West Indian

13.7% (14,409)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

9.1% (9,550)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Sub-Saharan African
18.3%
West Indian
13.7%
Irish
9.1%
Italian
4.9%
English
3.8%
Portuguese
2.3%
French
1.6%
American
1.6%
German
1.6%
Scottish
1.1%
Swedish
1.0%
Brazilian
0.9%
Jamaican
0.9%
Polish
0.8%
Greek
0.6%
Scotch-Irish
0.4%
Lithuanian
0.3%
European
0.3%
Arab
0.3%
Russian
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

35,610

Family Households

25,543

71.7%

Married Couples

14,447

40.6%

Non-Family Households

10,067

28.3%

Single Mother Households

7,979

22.4%

Single Father Households

3,117

8.8%

Living Alone

8,440

23.7%

Children Under 18

Total Children

22,175

In Married Couple

12,726

57.4%

With Single Mother

7,038

31.7%

With Single Father

2,411

10.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$89,236

Married Couple Income

$112,432

Single Mother Income

$56,690

Single Father Income

$83,007

Avg Family Size

2.9

Avg Non-Family Size

2.6

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

3,103

Grandparents Responsible

855

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$77,089

+5% vs national

Per Capita Income

$35,524

-4% vs national

Poverty Rate

13.9%

+2% vs national

Gini Index

0.4698

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

8.3%

+59% vs national

SNAP Recipients

31.4%

of households

How Brockton Compares

Brockton vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Brockton is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
16.8%
$25-50K
16.0%
$50-75K
15.9%
$75-100K
12.7%
$100-150K
17.0%
$150-200K
10.5%
$200K+
11.1%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

8.3%

+69% vs MA avg

Labor Force

55,106

Employed

50,474

Mean Commute

30 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

13.8%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

36.0%

of adults 25+

Median Age

36.5

Work from Home

6.3%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

142.5

100 = national avg

+42.5 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$62,695

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$148,187

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
189.3
Food
108.9
Transportation
127.9
Healthcare
107.1
Utilities
123.2

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,761

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,311

per month

The median household income in Brockton, MA is $77,089, which is 5.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $35,524. The poverty rate of 13.9% is higher than the MA state average of 8.7%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4698, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, compared to the state average of 4.9%. The labor force is 55,106. 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 30 minutes, with 6.3% working from home. About 71.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 142.5, which is 42.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 189.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $62,695 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$450,000

Median List Price

$449,999

Price Per Sq Ft

$313

Days on Market

44

Active Inventory

90

Months of Supply

2.4

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$492,207

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,430

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

37.8%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

47.2%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
37.8%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
47.2%
Listings with Price Drops
26.7%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 2.2%List Price โ†“ 6.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

37

New Listings

51

Pending Sales

53

Homes Sold โ†“ 37.3%New Listings โ†“ 29.2%Pending โ†“ 34.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$313

Median List $/SF

$325

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 7.2%List $/SF โ†‘ 10.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Brockton vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Brockton is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$405,500

Median Rent

$1,545

Total Housing Units

37,420

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Owner Occupied

57.0%

Renter Occupied

43.0%

Median Property Tax

$4,689

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,074

Housing Types

Single Family
50.4%
Multi-Family
49.2%
Mobile Home
0.4%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,689

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.16%

of home value

Median Home Value

$405,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,593

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,689) by the median home value ($405,500). In Brockton, MA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.16%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Brockton, MA is $450,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 44 days on the market. 37.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $313. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,430/month. About 57.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1960. There are 37,420 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,689. The effective tax rate is 1.16%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.99

per 1,000 residents

+130% vs national

Property Crime Rate

13.46

per 1,000 residents

-22% vs national

Total Crimes

2,074

2024

Violent Clearance

69%

cases solved

Property Clearance

12%

cases solved

YoY Change

-6.4%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Brockton Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Brockton vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Brockton is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 39.6%Property โ†“ 40.5%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Brockton police solve 77% of aggravated assault cases but only 6% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent80.0837.5%
RapeViolent680.6450.0%
RobberyViolent720.6836.1%
Aggravated AssaultViolent4914.6076.8%
BurglaryProperty2492.3318.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty8017.5112.4%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty3853.616.0%

Brockton, MA reported 639 violent crimes and 1,435 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.99 per 1,000 residents is 130.4% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 69% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 801 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 14.9% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20246391,4355.9913.46
20236972,1666.4019.88
20227121,9056.4717.30
20216761,6726.7316.63
20207581,6687.6416.82
20197821,8538.2119.45
20188682,0739.0521.61
20179181,9619.5620.42
20161,0292,29510.8124.11
20159432,1519.9222.63

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

90.4

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

91.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

12.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

98.6

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

32

Public Assistance

$66.3M

Individual Assistance

$19.3M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

9 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $70.8M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Lee โ†’HurricaneSep 2023$3Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormApr 2022$3.3Mโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$26.7M$5.8M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2018$12.0Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, and Flooโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormApr 2015$8.1Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, and Flooโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormApr 2013$5.3Mโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneDec 2012$1.3Mโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Irene โ†’HurricaneSep 2011$2.1Mโ€”
Hurricane Irene โ†’HurricaneAug 2011โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Earl โ†’HurricaneSep 2010$108Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMar 2010$957K$12.5M
Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Floโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormMay 2007$1.4Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormNov 2005โ€”$1.0M
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$12Kโ€”
Record And/or Near Record Snow โ†’SnowstormFeb 2005$3.3Mโ€”
Snow โ†’SnowstormJan 2004โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’SnowstormMar 2003$1.7Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormApr 2001โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 34 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

10,956

Total Claims Paid

$153,081,455

Avg Claim Payout

$13,972

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

45

Federal Funding

$13,858,545

Properties Protected

236

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.30

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal22$10,488,778
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts5$1,081,337
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$213,540
203.2: Wet Floodproofing Private Structures - Coastal3$529,510
601.1: Generators3$67,884

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Brockton has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are coastal flood, strong wind, hurricane. The area has had 32 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 10,956 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $66,293,719 in public assistance recovery funding. $19,295,172 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 45 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.9%

near the national average

Depression Rate

24.4%

0.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.4%

1.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.4%

2.2pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.7%

Arthritis

26.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

21.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.4%

Loneliness

39.4%

Lack of Support

31.9%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

37.9%

Mobility

16.7%

Cognitive

20.1%

Hearing

6.8%

Vision

7.1%

Self-Care

5.5%

Independent Living

11.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Brockton has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.0 mi

Good Samaritan Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Good Samaritan Medical Center1.0 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital1.4 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Norwood Hospital11.2 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton11.4 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Brown University Health Morton Hospital12.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

105,643

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
BROCKTON WATER DEPARTMENT105,6430

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

30 min

+28% vs national

Drive Alone

71.8%

-9% vs national

Public Transit

5.0%

+452% vs national

Work From Home

6.3%

-33% vs national

Carpool

12.5%

Walk / Bike

1.4%

combined

How Brockton's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

8

2023

6-Year Avg

9

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

5

Nighttime

7

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202388050
202277030
202199030
20201013230
201967040
201888220

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Brockton, MA is 30 minutes, which is 27.8% above the national average of 23 minutes. 71.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 6.3% work from home, which is below the MA state average of 15.7%. Public transit is used by 5.0% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 12.5% of workers carpool. 1.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 8 traffic fatalities from 8 fatal crashes. 5 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.8%

of households

No Internet

8.7%

of households

Total Households

35,610

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.8%
Cellular Data Plan
83.4%
Satellite
3.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.3%
No Internet Access
8.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.9%

of households

Smartphone

87.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.9%

of households

Tablet

57.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.9%
Smartphone
87.9%
Desktop / Laptop
70.9%
Tablet
57.7%
Smartphone Only
15.1%
No Computer
7.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

29.4ยข

per kWh

+71% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

20.9ยข

per kWh

+55% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

18.2ยข

per kWh

+85% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$167

residential

+18% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

72% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Massachusetts averages 29.4ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $167. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Brockton vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

105,643

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BROCKTON WATER DEPARTMENTCommunitySurface water105,6430

88.2% of households in Brockton have broadband internet access. 72.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.7% of households have no internet access. 15.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 105,643 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Brockton is located in Plymouth County, MA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Brockton.

Election Overview

Source: Plymouth County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

159,962

53.6%

GOP Votes

133,544

44.7%

Total Votes

298,682

Margin

D+8.8%

Shift from 2020

R+8.5pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+8.8%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024159,962133,544298,68253.6%44.7%D+8.8
2020173,630121,227301,81657.5%40.2%D+17.4
2016133,828114,722264,16850.7%43.4%D+7.2

In the 2024 presidential election, Plymouth County recorded 298,682 total votes. Democrats won the county with 53.6% of the vote compared to 44.7% for Republicans, a margin of D+8.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+8.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Plymouth County has shifted 1.6 percentage points toward Democrats.

Public Records Request

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

386

Total Assets

$1.0B

Total Income

$1.1B

Per 10K Residents

36.7

nonprofits

-36.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

49

Median Assets

$209K

Oldest Active

1937

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
86
Human Services
55
Education
29
Recreation & Sports
19
Arts & Culture
16
Health Care
15
Youth Development
15
Philanthropy
14
International
11
Housing & Shelter
10
Community Improvement
8
Mental Health
7
Food & Agriculture
5
Civil Rights
5
Public Benefit
4
Employment
3
Environment
2
Medical Research
2
Crime & Legal
1
82.5%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $855.7M of $1.0B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Brockton

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
BROCKTON HOSPITAL INCHealth Care$450.6M$401.0M1983
OLD COLONY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INCHuman Services$92.9M$106.2M1942
BROCKTON AREA MULTI-SERVICES INCHuman Services$73.6M$117.9M1976
FATHER BILLS & MAINSPRING INCHousing & Shelter$61.1M$41.4M1987
BROCKTON NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER INCโ€”$49.2M$86.5M1993
SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP INCHealth Care$36.5M$75.7M1998
OLD COLONY ELDER SERVICES INCโ€”$30.4M$75.4M1974
ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE NEW ENGLAND AND NEW JERSEY INCMental Health$26.4M$16.1M1971
GROWTHWAYS INCHuman Services$21.3M$10.9M1982
VICTORY HUMAN SEVICES INCMental Health$13.6M$19.8M2001
SELF HELP INCHuman Services$13.1M$52.8M1966
SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONโ€”$12.1M$4.8M1983
FULLER CRAFT MUSEUM INCArts & Culture$11.5M$2.1M2005
GODDARD HEALTH SERVICES INCโ€”$10.3M$1.9M1985
BNHC AT VICENTES INCHealth Care$8.0M$604K2014
HARBORONE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$7.8M$2.5M2016
NEW ENGLAND COMMUNITY SERVICES INCHuman Services$7.7M$5.0M2006
BROCKTON VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATIONHealth Care$7.2M$15.9M1943
ST JOSEPH MANOR HEALTH CARE INCHealth Care$7.0M$12.6M1946
JOSEPH AND JULIA MIGLIN CHARITABLE SCHOLARSHIP TRUSTPhilanthropy$6.6M$904K2015
SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$6.3M$949K1996
BROCKTON AREA ARC INCHuman Services$5.9M$7.3M1954
PILGRIM FOUNDATIONโ€”$5.6M$2.1M1937
MONTELLO WELCOME HOME AGAIN INCHousing & Shelter$4.7M$543K2017
FULLER ARTS AND SCIENCES INCEducation$4.3M$3.5M2007
HEALTH IMPERATIVES INCHealth Care$4.3M$18.9M1990
MONTELLO WELCOME HOME INCHousing & Shelter$3.7M$283K2014
GODDARD RESTORATIVE CARE UNIT INCโ€”$3.7M$946K1992
BROCKTON AREA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD INCEmployment$3.5M$6.1M2001
WORK EXPRESS HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$3.1M$433K2004
HOWARD HOME TTEES HOME FOR AGED MEN BROCKTONโ€”$3.1M$1.4M1942
MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INCEducation$2.7M$1.0M1971
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCโ€”$2.6M$6.2M1978
LAWRENCE LTDHuman Services$2.5M$457K1999
UNITED WAY OF GREATER PLYMOUTH COUNTY INCโ€”$2.4M$2.3M1993
BROCKTON COMMUNITY CABLE TELEVISION INCโ€”$2.3M$677K1983
BROCKTON DAY NURSERY INCHuman Services$2.3M$3.6M1994
SOCIAL SERVICES NETWORK INCHuman Services$2.0M$4.4M2010
THE@DANIEL F AND MARGARET MACADAM LOUGHRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.8M$1.0M1997
ANIMAL PROTECTION CENTER OF SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS INCYouth Development$1.8M$754K2009
BROCKTON INTERFAITH COMMUNITY INCReligion$1.6M$1.3M1995
LUMINOSITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INCMental Health$1.6M$6.1M2023
ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF SOUTH SHOREReligion$1.3M$178K2019
NEW BEGINNINGS FOR FAMILIES INCHousing & Shelter$1.2M$165K2019
CHARITY GUILD INCFood & Agriculture$1.2M$905K1978
ASSOCIACAO CABO VERDIANA DE BROCKTON INCโ€”$1.2M$1.2M1990
FORT HILL HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$1.1M$43K2010
BROCKTON EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INCEducation$1.1M$348K2000
EMH RECOVERY INCMental Health$1.0M$1.4M2004
STEWART FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$822K$79K2000

Brockton, MA has 386 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.0B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 86 organizations. 49 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 36.7 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1937.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

701

Total Approved

$168.3M

Jobs Supported

5,342

Per 10K Residents

66.7

SBA loans

-17.2% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

82

Top Lender

Eastern Bank

203 loans

Top Industry

Other Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)86% of all loans

Loans

602

Total Amount

$109.7M

Avg Loan

$182,279

Median Loan

$50,000

SBA Guaranteed

$75.6M(69%)

Jobs Supported

4,350

50414% of all loans

Loans

99

Total Amount

$58.6M

Avg Loan

$591,687

Median Loan

$339,000

7(a) โ€” 86%504 โ€” 14%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

99

14% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$48.1M

29% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$486,144

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Other Services100 loans
NAICS 81
$33.4M
Retail Trade84 loans
NAICS 44
$22.2M
Professional & Technical Services69 loans
NAICS 54
$10.9M
Construction69 loans
NAICS 23
$8.0M
Health Care & Social Assistance57 loans
NAICS 62
$16.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Coliseum Companies, Inc.2$7.0M
Uba Brockton Llc2$5.0M
Jzd Pizza Llc1$5.0M
The Ockers Company4$3.3M
Karm Hospitality Llc1$3.3M
Acs Services Inc3$3.1M
Bay State Linen1$3.0M
97 Manley Street Realty Trust1$3.0M
J.m. Pet Resort2$3.0M
Biotrans Llc1$2.2M

Brockton, MA has received 701 SBA loans totaling $168.3M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 602 loans (86% of the total), supporting 4,350 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 99 loans totaling $58.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Brockton is Eastern Bank with 203 loans. That works out to 66.7 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

25

Total Population

475,236

Avg Median Income

-$53,225,579

Avg Home Value

-$52,855,661

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
0202124,459$128,341$665,500$2,23718.8
0206718,478$183,724$697,900$2,26922.7
0207229,074$104,164$496,700$1,99316.1
0218438,762$125,305$623,200$1,92513.8
0218815,396$102,236$542,900$1,8593.9
0219019,029$99,024$554,900$2,0127.0
0230168,608$72,727$414,200$1,56612.4
0230236,472$87,560$395,000$1,4768.9
023224,753$129,487$482,800$1,6484.3
0232426,022$112,445$500,600$1,97527.0
023252,647N/AN/AN/A0.3
0233314,420$128,679$474,000$1,56617.2
023387,734$106,851$442,800$1,49416.0
0233914,800$174,821$706,200$1,64215.5
0234110,466$112,457$498,700$1,91214.9
0234311,267$107,198$435,300$1,5227.0
0235117,008$119,787$516,300$1,54710.0
0235612,547$124,719$621,600$1,71013.6
023571,410N/AN/AN/A0.4
0236834,736$103,321$464,000$2,0499.3
0237017,709$101,475$452,300$1,49710.0
0237511,205$117,717$492,000$2,08013.8
023797,682$124,483$501,000$2,01115.3
0238215,215$107,794$456,400$1,7856.9
0276715,337$119,550$507,500$1,67124.8

Brockton, MA has 25 ZIP codes with a combined population of 475,236. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$53,225,579. The average median home value is -$52,855,661. The average median monthly rent is -$53,331,675.

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