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Brussels

Illinois · 141 residents · 0.56 sq mi
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Brussels has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,000. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141
Unchangedsince 2000
from 141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
252 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
+25%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1011321631932241990201020202024Brussels
2024214
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,813
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,122
−13%since 2000
from $16,281 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.248
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
32.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+26%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(7)
Diversity Score
5
−24%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
6.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.5%
−53.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brussels, Illinois?

Brussels, Illinois has about 141 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brussels, Illinois?

The typical household in Brussels, Illinois earns about $42,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brussels, Illinois expensive?

In Brussels, Illinois, the median home is worth about $78,000, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Brussels, Illinois?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brussels, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brussels, Illinois?

About 2.7% of people in Brussels, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brussels, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Brussels, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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