Brockton, MA Population by Race & Ethnicity

Racial distribution of Brockton population: 32.39% are white, 40.30% are Black or African American, 0.12% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.84% are Asian, 0.08% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 9.66% are some other race and 15.61% are multiracial.
Updated Jul 15, 2024

FIGURE 1

Brockton, MA population by race.

The largest racial group in Brockton is Black or African American with a population of 42,203 (40.30% of the total population).

Brockton, MA population by race

The table below shows Brockton's population by race.

Race Population % of Total Population
White 33,912 32.39%
Black or African American 42,203 40.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 130 0.12%
Asian 1,930 1.84%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 85 0.08%
Some other race 10,112 9.66%
Two or more races (multiracial) 16,341 15.61%
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Brockton population by race

Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Brockton has a population in all of the race categories.

This confirms that Brockton's population has become increasingly diverse.

The percent distribution of Brockton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 32.39% are white, 40.30% are Black or African American, 0.12% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.84% are Asian, 0.08% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 9.66% are some other race and 15.61% are multiracial.

FIGURE 1

Brockton, MA population by race.

The largest racial group in Brockton is Black or African American with a population of 42,203 (40.30% of the total population).

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Brockton 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.

As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:

1. The largest racial group in Brockton is Black or African American with a population of 42,203 (40.30% of the total population).

2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 16,341 (15.61% of the total population).

Racial / Ethnic makeup of Brockton, MA

By ethnicity, 12,882 (12.30% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 91,831 (87.70% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Brockton, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 40,906 (44.54% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

FIGURE 2

Brockton, MA Non-Hispanic population by race

All percentages shown below are, % of Brockton's Non-Hispanic population.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Brockton Non-Hispanic population by race

The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories

Race Population % of Total Non-Hispanic Population
White alone 30,402 33.11%
Black or African American alone 40,906 44.54%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 124 0.14%
Asian alone 1,928 2.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 82 0.09%
Some other race alone 6,413 6.98%
Two or more races (multiracial) 11,976 13.04%
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Among the Hispanic population in Brockton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 6,844 (53.13% of the total Hispanic population).

FIGURE 3

Brockton, MA Hispanic or Latino population

All percentages shown below are, % of Brockton's Hispanic population.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Brockton Hispanic or Latino population

The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries

Origin Population % of Total Hispanic Population
Mexican 276 2.14%
Puerto Rican 5,598 43.46%
Cuban 164 1.27%
Other Hispanic or Latino 6,844 53.13%
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Things to know

What percentage of Brockton, MA is Hispanic?

As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 12.30% of Brockton population is Hispanic.

Among the Hispanic population in Brockton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 6,844 (53.13% of the total Hispanic population).

How many Black people does Brockton, MA have?

Brockton, MA has 42,203 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 40.30% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Brockton is Black.

What is the largest minority group in Brockton, MA?

With 87.70% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Brockton.

That being said, with a 32.39% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Brockton.

What is the majority race in Brockton, MA?

With a population of 42,203 (40.30% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Brockton.

Whites are second largest race in Brockton, with 32.39% of the total population.

References

Notes

The analysis presented in this article is based on estimates derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. While these figures offer valuable insights, they are subject to a margin of error. It is advisable to exercise caution and consider the potential margin of error when interpreting and utilizing this data.

Datasets

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2024
Brockton, MA Population Breakdown By Race (Excluding Ethnicity) Dataset: Population Counts and Percentages for 7 Racial Categories as Identified by the US Census Bureau // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Brockton by race. It includes the population of Brockton across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Brockton across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Brockton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 32.39% are white, 40.30% are Black or African American, 0.12% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.84% are Asian, 0.08% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 9.66% are some other race and 15.61% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

  • White
  • Black or African American
  • American Indian and Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • Some other race
  • Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

  • Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Brockton
  • Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Brockton is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Brockton total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Brockton Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Brockton, MA Non-Hispanic Population Breakdown By Race Dataset: Non-Hispanic Population Counts and Percentages for 7 Racial Categories as Identified by the US Census Bureau // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Brockton by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Brockton across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Brockton across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Brockton, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 40,906 (44.54% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

  • White
  • Black or African American
  • American Indian and Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • Some other race
  • Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

  • Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Brockton
  • Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Brockton is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Brockton total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Brockton Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Brockton, MA Hispanic or Latino Population Distribution by Ancestries Dataset : Detailed Breakdown of Hispanic or Latino Origins // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Brockton Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Brockton, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Brockton.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Brockton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 6,844 (53.13% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

  • Mexican
  • Puerto Rican
  • Cuban
  • Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

  • Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Brockton
  • Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Brockton is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Brockton total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Brockton Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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