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Brownstown

Illinois · 759 residents · 0.763 sq mi
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Brownstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $51,100. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
759
+8%since 2000
from 705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
995 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 924 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.1
−12%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5586607638659671990201020202024Brownstown
2024722
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,839 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,390
+21%since 2000
from $15,239 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+12%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(687)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(742)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(27)
Diversity Score11.2%(85)
Diversity Score
11
+251%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownstown, Illinois?

Brownstown, Illinois has about 759 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownstown, Illinois?

The typical household in Brownstown, Illinois earns about $29,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownstown, Illinois expensive?

In Brownstown, Illinois, the median home is worth about $51,100, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Brownstown, Illinois?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brownstown, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownstown, Illinois?

About 23.3% of people in Brownstown, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownstown, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownstown, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 103 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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