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Browning

Illinois · 112 residents (2025 est.) · 0.31 sq mi
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Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99
−24%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
319 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
−7%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:112 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
661071491902311990201020202024Browning
202499
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,138
+50%since 2000
from $18,109 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
−5%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services23.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
36.5%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
26.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2012
from 26.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.2%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2017
from 71.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Browning, Illinois?

Browning, Illinois has about 99 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Browning, Illinois expensive?

In Browning, Illinois, the median home is worth about $71,400.

How educated are people in Browning, Illinois?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Browning, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Browning, Illinois?

About 4.0% of people in Browning, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Browning, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Browning, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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