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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Browns

Illinois · 175 residents · 0.29 sq mi
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Browns has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,214. Population has fallen 15% since 1990, a loss of 32 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $17,900. Households here earn about 50% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

175
−15%since 1990
from 207 in 1990
1990 – 2025
603 / sq mi
−15%since 1990
from 714 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+3%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
921311712112501990201020202024Browns
2024163
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,214
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,958 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,922
+12%since 1990
from $9,760 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$17,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$275
−44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
88.1%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 93.2% in 1990
11.9% rent
0.8
−6%since 1990
from 0.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(205)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(2)
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(167)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian1.7%(3)
Diversity Score9.8%(17)
10
+309%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+22%since 1990
from 14.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Browns, Illinois?

Browns, Illinois has about 175 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Browns, Illinois?

The typical household in Browns, Illinois earns about $23,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Browns, Illinois expensive?

In Browns, Illinois, the median home is worth about $17,900, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Browns, Illinois?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Browns, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Browns, Illinois?

About 6.5% of people in Browns, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Browns, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Browns, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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