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Browns

Illinois · 139 residents · 0.29 sq mi
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Browns has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,125. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $52,500. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
139
−21%since 2000
from 175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
479 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 603 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+36%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
921311712112501990201020202024Browns
2024163
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,125
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,477
+142%since 2000
from $10,922 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+35.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing14%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
8.6% rent
Afford Score
0.8
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(8)
Diversity Score14.5%(20)
Diversity Score
14
+48%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% 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
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Browns, Illinois?

Browns, Illinois has about 139 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Browns, Illinois?

The typical household in Browns, Illinois earns about $63,125 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 $52,500.

How educated are people in Browns, Illinois?

About 11.5% 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 16.4% 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 68 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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