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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 $35,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,000. Households here earn about 37% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
322
Unchangedsince 2000
from 322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
563 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+5%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2452953453954451990201020202024Brocton
2024275
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,891
−24%since 2000
from $20,960 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$449
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−46.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+9%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(314)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(28)
Diversity Score21%(68)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
4.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.2%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.9%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brocton, Illinois?

Brocton, Illinois has about 322 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brocton, Illinois?

The typical household in Brocton, Illinois earns about $35,000 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 $37,000, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in Brocton, Illinois?

About 0.7% 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 19.4% 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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