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Browning

Illinois · 117 residents · 0.31 sq mi
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Browning has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,300. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
117
−10%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
377 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+2%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
661071491902311990201020202024Browning
202499
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$23,611
+30%since 2000
from $18,109 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services12.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+55%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(111)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(2)
Diversity Score9.7%(11)
Diversity Score
10
+153%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.5%
+25.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Browning, Illinois?

Browning, Illinois has about 117 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Browning, Illinois?

The typical household in Browning, Illinois earns about $57,500 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 $62,300.

How educated are people in Browning, Illinois?

About 6.0% 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 0.0% 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 100 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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