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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brocton

Illinois · 322 residents · 0.572 sq mi
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Brocton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $29,300. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

322
−1%since 1990
from 326 in 1990
1990 – 2025
563 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 570 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
−5%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2452953453954451990201020202024Brocton
2024275
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,250
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,960
+78%since 1990
from $11,774 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.5%
−8.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$356
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
81.1%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
18.9% rent
1.0
−28%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(19)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.2%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
−1%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brocton, Illinois?

Brocton, Illinois has about 322 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brocton, Illinois?

The typical household in Brocton, Illinois earns about $30,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brocton, Illinois expensive?

In Brocton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $29,300, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in Brocton, Illinois?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Brocton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brocton, Illinois?

About 16.5% of people in Brocton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brocton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Brocton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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