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Broughton

Illinois · 194 residents · 1.89 sq mi
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Broughton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $20,700. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
194
+1%since 2000
from 193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+10%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1051592132663201990201020202024Broughton
2024206
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,111
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,507
+38%since 2000
from $11,926 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.240
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing21.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$20,700
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
26.2%
−60.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.5
−56%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.6%(15)
Diversity Score
8
+194%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.4%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broughton, Illinois?

Broughton, Illinois has about 194 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Broughton, Illinois?

The typical household in Broughton, Illinois earns about $41,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broughton, Illinois expensive?

In Broughton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $20,700.

How educated are people in Broughton, Illinois?

About 6.6% 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 16.4% 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 27 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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