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Brookfield

Illinois · 19,476 residents · 3.064 sq mi
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Brookfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,891. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $265,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% 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
19,476
+2%since 2000
from 19,085 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,356 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 6,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+5%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K18K19K19K20K1990201020202024Brookfield
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,891
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,636 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,222
+57%since 2000
from $24,307 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,058
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $730 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+7%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(16,961)
Black0.9%(165)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(1,537)
Asian1.2%(235)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.5%(4,476)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(12,791)
Black3.1%(597)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(5,020)
Asian1.8%(346)
Other2.5%(477)
Diversity Score60.9%(11,870)
Diversity Score
61
+160%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookfield, Illinois?

Brookfield, Illinois has about 19,476 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Brookfield, Illinois earns about $84,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookfield, Illinois expensive?

In Brookfield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $265,400, and the typical rent is about $1,058 a month.

How educated are people in Brookfield, Illinois?

About 43.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brookfield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookfield, Illinois?

About 7.2% of people in Brookfield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookfield, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookfield, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 600 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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