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Broadwell

Illinois · 145 residents · 0.18 sq mi
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Broadwell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,500. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
−14%since 2000
from 169 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
806 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.3
+23%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
521061592122661990201020202024Broadwell
2024248
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,915
+10%since 2000
from $19,911 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information36.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+10%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(143)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(5)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−51.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broadwell, Illinois?

Broadwell, Illinois has about 145 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Broadwell, Illinois?

The typical household in Broadwell, Illinois earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broadwell, Illinois expensive?

In Broadwell, Illinois, the median home is worth about $67,500, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Broadwell, Illinois?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Broadwell, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Broadwell, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Broadwell, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Broadwell, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Broadwell, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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