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Brookport

Illinois · 725 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 $32,961. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 329 residents. 13% 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 $59,800. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
725
−31%since 2000
from 1,054 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,110 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 1,614 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+10%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6427568709841K1990201020202024Brookport
2024733
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,961
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,116
+80%since 2000
from $11,751 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(576)
Black10.2%(74)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(14)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other2.8%(20)
Diversity Score35.6%(258)
Diversity Score
36
+63%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.5%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookport, Illinois?

Brookport, Illinois has about 725 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookport, Illinois?

The typical household in Brookport, Illinois earns about $32,961 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 $59,800, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Brookport, Illinois?

About 12.5% 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 26.0% 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 335 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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