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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Browning

Illinois · 217 residents · 0.31 sq mi
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Browning has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,333. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $16,300. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

217
+67%vs 2000
vs 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
700 / sq mi
+67%vs 2000
vs 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.3
−29%vs 2000
vs 47.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
661071491902311990201020202024Browning
202499
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,333
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,107 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2023
$7,465
−59%vs 2000
vs $18,109 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.0%
+19.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$16,300
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$180
vs $0 in 2000
US average: $450
88.9%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.2% in 2000
11.1% rent
0.9
+27%vs 2000
vs 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(215)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score2.3%(5)
2
−40%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.7%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.0%
−16.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Browning, Illinois?

Browning, Illinois has about 217 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Browning, Illinois?

The typical household in Browning, Illinois earns about $18,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Browning, Illinois expensive?

In Browning, Illinois, the median home is worth about $16,300, and the typical rent is about $180 a month.

How educated are people in Browning, Illinois?

About 4.7% 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 23.0% of people in Browning, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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