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Browns

Illinois · 134 residents · 0.29 sq mi
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Browns has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,750. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $38,800. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
134
−23%since 2000
from 175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
462 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 603 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
+37%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
921311712112501990201020202024Browns
2024163
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,750
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,214 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,739
+99%since 2000
from $10,922 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.281
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade40.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,800
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−38.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+21%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(167)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian1.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(130)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other4.9%(7)
Diversity Score14.7%(20)
Diversity Score
15
+50%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+3%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Browns, Illinois?

Browns, Illinois has about 134 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Browns, Illinois?

The typical household in Browns, Illinois earns about $41,750 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 $38,800.

How educated are people in Browns, Illinois?

About 0.0% 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 7.8% 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 73 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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