Brockton, MA Demographics
A map of Brockton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 35,656 | 33.8% |
White | 29,392 | 27.8% |
Multiracial | 18,015 | 17.1% |
Hispanic | 12,762 | 12.1% |
Native American/Other | 7,575 | 7.2% |
Asian | 2,243 | 2.1% |
Brockton, Massachusetts had a population of 105,643 in 2020. It was 27.8% White, 33.8% Black, 2.1% Asian, 12.1% Hispanic, 7.2% Native American/Other, and 17.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Brockton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Brockton is the 6th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Brockton's White Population
29,392 residents of Brockton identify as White, or 27.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Brockton considerably less than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Brockton is ranked #245 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Brockton is more White than neighboring Randolph Town (26.6% White). Brockton is less White than neighboring Holbrook (65.6% White), Abington (82.2% White), Bridgewater Town (81.3% White), and Braintree Town (70.1% White).
Brockton's Black Population
35,656 residents of Brockton identify as Black, or 33.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Brockton considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Brockton is ranked #2 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Brockton is more Black than neighboring Holbrook (14.6% Black), Abington (3.9% Black), Bridgewater Town (6.9% Black), and Braintree Town (3.3% Black). Brockton is less Black than neighboring Randolph Town (41.9% Black).
Brockton's Asian Population
2,243 residents of Brockton identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Brockton slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Brockton is ranked #103 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Brockton is more Asian than neighboring Bridgewater Town (1.9% Asian). Brockton is less Asian than neighboring Holbrook (4.6% Asian), Abington (2.5% Asian), Randolph Town (12.9% Asian), and Braintree Town (17.2% Asian).
Brockton's Hispanic Population
12,762 residents of Brockton identify as Hispanic, or 12.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Brockton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Brockton is ranked #31 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Brockton is more Hispanic than neighboring Holbrook (7.2% Hispanic), Abington (3.9% Hispanic), Randolph Town (10.9% Hispanic), Bridgewater Town (4.4% Hispanic), and Braintree Town (4.8% Hispanic).
Brockton's Native American/Other Population
7,575 residents of Brockton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Brockton slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Brockton is ranked #3 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Brockton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Holbrook (2.1% Native American/Other), Abington (2.4% Native American/Other), Randolph Town (2.3% Native American/Other), Bridgewater Town (1.1% Native American/Other), and Braintree Town (1.2% Native American/Other).
Brockton's Multiracial Population
18,015 residents of Brockton identify as Multiracial, or 17.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Brockton larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Brockton is ranked #1 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Brockton is more Multiracial than neighboring Holbrook (5.9% Multiracial), Abington (5.2% Multiracial), Randolph Town (5.5% Multiracial), Bridgewater Town (4.3% Multiracial), and Braintree Town (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.