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Broadwell

Illinois · 136 residents · 0.18 sq mi
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Broadwell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,607. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 33 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,000. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
136
−20%since 2000
from 169 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
756 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+25%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
521061592122661990201020202024Broadwell
2024248
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,607
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,613
+34%since 2000
from $19,911 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(2)
Diversity Score17.2%(23)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+133%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broadwell, Illinois?

Broadwell, Illinois has about 136 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Broadwell, Illinois?

The typical household in Broadwell, Illinois earns about $56,607 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 $90,000, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Broadwell, Illinois?

About 12.1% 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 27.1% 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 14 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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