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Brown County

Illinois · 6,937 residents · 305.727 sq mi
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Brown County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,696. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
6,937
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+6%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Brown County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,696
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,445 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,133
+17%since 2000
from $14,629 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing11.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+44%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(5,368)
Black18.1%(1,257)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(273)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.1%(3,137)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(5,191)
Black18.4%(1,275)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(402)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0.5%(34)
Diversity Score50%(3,465)
Diversity Score
50
+11%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
Female
36.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−60.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brown County, Illinois?

Brown County, Illinois has about 6,937 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brown County, Illinois?

The typical household in Brown County, Illinois earns about $38,696 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brown County, Illinois expensive?

In Brown County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $80,100, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Brown County, Illinois?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Brown County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brown County, Illinois?

About 12.0% of people in Brown County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brown County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Brown County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,101 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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