Brookline Population 2026
Brookline has a population of 58,732, making it the #708 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Massachusetts. It is about 150× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,732
Rank in United States
#708
Coordinates
42.33°N, 71.12°W
~10 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
628 km
390 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Massachusetts
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 653,833 | #24 |
| Worcester | 206,518 | #116 |
| Springfield | 154,341 | #174 |
| Lowell | 110,699 | #275 |
| Cambridge | 110,402 | #278 |
| New Bedford | 101,079 | #319 |
| Dorchester | 97,826 | #335 |
| Brockton | 95,314 | #346 |
Cities near Brookline
- Brighton45,977 people · ~4 km away
- Cambridge110,402 people · ~5 km away
- Dorchester97,826 people · ~5 km away
- Boston653,833 people · ~6 km away
- Somerville80,318 people · ~6 km away
- Newton88,817 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Brookline?
Brookline has a population of 58,732 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #708 biggest city in United States.
What state is Brookline in?
Brookline is located in Massachusetts, United States.
Is Brookline the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 628 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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