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New Census Data Show City Population Declining, Aging
Brookfield's median age is 46.7, up from 42.5 a decade ago, according to U.S. Census Bureau.
The city's population is declining and graying, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data released today.
Brookfield also remains largely Caucasian, with slight increases in African-American and Hispanic populations, data shows.
Brookfield's population decreased by 729 residents, or about 2 percent, from 2000 to 2010, despite new housing starts.
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In the 2010 census, the median age of city residents was 46.7, compared to the median age statewide of 38.5. A decade ago, Brookfield's median age was 42.5.
In 2010, Brookfield had 87.2 percent home ownership, compared to 68.1 percent statewide. The average household size in Brookfield was 2.57 people, slightly higher than the statewide averaged size household of 2.43 people.
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Brookfield by the numbers
1990 2000 2010 Population 35,184 38,649 37,920 Median age n/a 42.5 46.7 Pct. White 96.9 94.2 90 Pct. Asian n/a n/a 6.7 Pct. African-American 0.4 0.8 1.2 Pct. Hispanic 0.7 1.2 2.2 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 CensusGet more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
