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Broughton

Illinois · 180 residents (2025 est.) · 1.89 sq mi
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Broughton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
+7%since 2000
from 193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.4
−22%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:180 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1051592132663201990201020202024Broughton
2024206
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,375
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,605
+64%since 2000
from $11,926 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
+45%since 2010
from 0.240 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.1%
+35.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(191)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.2%(23)
Diversity Score24.8%(51)
Diversity Score
25
+865%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−28.9 ptssince 2011
from 35.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2011
from 34.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.6%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2012
from 24.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+24.4 ptssince 2017
from 64.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broughton, Illinois?

Broughton, Illinois has about 206 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Broughton, Illinois?

The typical household in Broughton, Illinois earns about $54,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Broughton, Illinois?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Broughton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Broughton, Illinois?

About 22.8% of people in Broughton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Broughton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Broughton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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