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Brookport

Illinois · 984 residents · 0.653 sq mi
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Brookport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,605. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $51,800. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
984
−7%since 2000
from 1,054 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,507 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,614 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+15%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6427568709841K1990201020202024Brookport
2024733
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,605
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,666
+42%since 2000
from $11,751 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$436
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−43.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−4%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(939)
Black7.1%(75)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(20)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.8%(230)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(854)
Black7.6%(75)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.8%(244)
Diversity Score
25
+14%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
14.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookport, Illinois?

Brookport, Illinois has about 984 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookport, Illinois?

The typical household in Brookport, Illinois earns about $34,605 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookport, Illinois expensive?

In Brookport, Illinois, the median home is worth about $51,800, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Brookport, Illinois?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brookport, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookport, Illinois?

About 17.2% of people in Brookport, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookport, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookport, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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