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Brussels

Illinois · 116 residents · 0.56 sq mi
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Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,500. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116
−18%since 2000
from 141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
207 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.0
+34%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1011321631932241990201020202024Brussels
2024214
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,463
+56%since 2000
from $16,281 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services16.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$439
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
37.5% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Brussels on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(108)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(8)
Diversity Score
7
−4%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+1%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.5%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
61.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brussels, Illinois?

Brussels, Illinois has about 116 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Brussels, Illinois expensive?

In Brussels, Illinois, the median home is worth about $92,500, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Brussels, Illinois?

About 6.3% 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 27.4% of people in Brussels, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brussels, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Brussels, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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