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Browning

Illinois · 112 residents (2025 est.) · 0.31 sq mi
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With 99 people, Browning is a city in Illinois. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 7% of adults. The typical home is worth $71,400, having more than doubled since 2000. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. The median age is 43.8, about 5 years above the US median. People stay put here: 99% were in the same home a year ago.

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

99
−24%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
112 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
319 / sq mi
−32%since 2009
from 471 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
43.8
−7%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.31 sq mi
Population, 19902024
6610714919023119902000201020202024Browning
202499
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 515.2%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(6)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.1%(5)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191%(1)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242%(2)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.1%(11)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.1%(12)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.1%(7)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6423.2%(23)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.2%(16)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841%(1)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$71,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
72.5%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
27.5% rent
36.5%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.48 people
−13%since 2009
from 2.86 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
24.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
−100%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German48.5%(48)
Irish15.2%(15)
Dutch12.1%(12)
English6.1%(6)
Section 05

Education

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%
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
100.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
64.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
61.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
25.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
57.4%
+41.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

58.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
41.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
26.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
22.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2012
from 26.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
15.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2013
from 11.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
95.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2017
from 71.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
98.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.6%(12)
Married35.7%(15)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced35.7%(15)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married54.8%(17)
Widowed6.5%(2)
Divorced38.7%(12)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

15.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2013
from 11.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
58.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
18.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
13.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
71.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
27.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)10.5%(2)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era21.1%(4)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 19 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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