The first department store Santa Claus appeared in Brockton in December 1890, when James Edgar, of Edgar's Department Store.

By The Numbers

With the 2010 Census data completed, Brockton was ranked the 7th largest city in the Commonwealth in Massachusetts. 2010 Census

Below are some key facts about the City.

Below are the most current tax rates, please change the information on website
Residential Tax Rate: $15.27/$1,000 of assessed value

Commercial/Industrial/Personal Property Tax Rate: $29.55/$1,000 of assessed value

Key Facts

Incorporated - as a town	1821
Incorporated - as a city	1881
Total Area	21.60 Square Miles
Land Area	21.47 Square Miles
Density	4,322 per square mile
Tax Rate - Commercial	10.87%

Largest Employers

Veterans Administration Medical Center	1,585
Brockton Hospital	1.400
Top 30 Employers In Brockton	Employment Data	view document

Other Stats

Labor Market Information

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Population

1990	95,172
2000	98,132
Projected for 2010	105,353