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Brimfield

Illinois · 778 residents · 0.921 sq mi
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Brimfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,821. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 155 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
778
−17%since 2000
from 933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
845 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,013 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+9%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6617548479401K1990201020202024Brimfield
2024750
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,821
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,490
+58%since 2000
from $16,090 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(914)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(715)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(13)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other1.5%(12)
Diversity Score10.6%(83)
Diversity Score
11
+463%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brimfield, Illinois?

Brimfield, Illinois has about 778 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brimfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Brimfield, Illinois earns about $54,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brimfield, Illinois expensive?

In Brimfield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $121,100, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Brimfield, Illinois?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Brimfield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brimfield, Illinois?

About 11.4% of people in Brimfield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brimfield, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Brimfield, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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